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THE VIEW
Etikans Say
It has been two years since Asahi acquired Etika. We asked our Etikans what some of their highlights have
been over the past two years, and what they loved and enjoyed being with Etika. On a lighter note, we
also asked what are some of the personal items they have on their work desk, or the two things that
people do not know about them.
What I love about my job is the fact that everyone shares the
same vision and is dedicated to achieve our mission. This
creates a family environment where everybody is there for
each other.
Two things that most people don’t know; I have a pair of twins
aged 3 years old. I started my career in Etika Fresh Milk as a
contract employee in December 2015.
In April 2016, I was offered a permanent
position.
The great culture and environment, coupled with great
mentors and teammates –these have made working
here so much more fulfilling. Might be premature for
me to say this as I have not been in many companies,
but I have always been in awe of how there’s such a
balance in the department. Although everyone strives
to better themselves and perform, they are still willing
to offer a hand when you need one.
Shigim Naquiah Binti Saharuddin
Junior Account Executive,
Etika Fresh Milk Sdn Bhd,
Petaling Jaya
Personal items on my work desk: Pictures, personal
notes and gifts
Chin Yien Yien
Assistant Brand Manager,
Etika Sdn Bhd,
Kuala Lumpur
The opportunity to meet
different people on a
daily basis, particularly
when I work in the
outlets, excites me.
Another area of my job
that I enjoy is problem
solving. I have always
enjoyed solving puzzles as
that drives me to discover
new solutions. There are two things about me that most
people don’t know; I am from Sabah and I went to a
Chinese school from kindergarten till Standard Six.
Although I understand spoken Chinese, there is room to
further improve my Chinese writing skills. As I learned
the art of an exceptional haircut when I was in high
school, my friends would ask me to do their haircut
though I would never be able to do my own.
Samardi Sam
Service Specialist,
Etika Sdn Bhd,
Kota Kinabalu
> Jensen’s
flickering DIY
lights and lamps
In the past two years, I worked with internal and
external parties to set up the financial operating
system in a new setup company. I have always
believed that real learning often comes from the work
we do when we have an opportunity to reflect upon
what we have seen and experienced. My lifelong
learning has been inspired by Confucius who famously
said: “Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may
remember. Involve me, and I will understand.”
Two things about me that most people don’t know; I
am adept at preparing Western dishes and I like
making soups. My parents are hawkers, so cooking is
never an issue for me. I enjoy making DIY lights and
lamps using recycled items for home decoration.
Jensen Lee
Senior Finance Assistant,
Etika Pte Ltd
Singapore