Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali: The Accidental Doctor

Siti Hasmah is a young girl from Malaysia who defied societal norms and pursued her dream of becoming a journalist during World War II. Despite the challenges she faced, she graduated from university and went on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and the impact one person can have on the world. The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aims to educate and motivate young readers by celebrating the accomplishments of women from the region who have achieved great things despite adversity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2020
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Meet Siti Hasmah, a young girl with big dreams of becoming a journalist in a time when education was not easily accessible for girls. Despite the societal norms, Siti was determined to pursue her passion and pursue her education. As World War II unfolded, her life, her family, and her country were profoundly impacted.

Siti's journey begins as she graduates from university with a degree in journalism. She is determined to make a difference in the world and uses her skills to report on the struggles and hardships faced by Malaysian women and children during the war.

Through her reporting, Siti becomes a voice for the marginalized and oppressed. She exposes the atrocities of the war and the plight of those who were forced to flee their homes. Her stories inspire and empower others, and her determination to make a difference leads her to take on dangerous assignments.

Siti's work not only saves the lives of many Malaysian women and children but also helps to shape the course of history. Her reporting contributes to the Allied victory in the war and helps to bring about the end of Japanese occupation in Southeast Asia.

As Siti looks back on her life, she reflects on the sacrifices she made and the challenges she faced. She is proud of her accomplishments and grateful for the opportunities she was given. She knows that her journey is not over, and she continues to work to make a positive impact in the world.

The Woman Who Shaped Asia series is a powerful testament to the incredible strength and determination of women from the region. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women who have overcome adversity and achieved great things. They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them.

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Weight: 314g
Dimension: 221 x 220 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811221118