Congratulatory Message

Yesterday (13 September 2006), a congratulatory message for my PhD award was published in the Express Women's Day Special of the Daily Express (a local newspaper in Sabah).

This is the content of the message:

Heartiest Congratulations

to

Mr & Mrs Peter Lee Hock Yin

on the occasion of their eldest daughter

DR CHRISTINE LEE SIEW KEN

being conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosopy

by the

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

Faculty of Computer Science

& Information Technology

on 8th August 2006

From:

Datuk & Datin Kuleong C. Mopilin

Mr & Mrs Teoh Teik Wah

Mr & Mrs Peter Henry Chin

Mr & Mrs Danny Vincent Dass

Miss Teoh Li San

Miss Agatha Liew

Miss Jenny Ng

Mr & Mrs Lee Fook Fu

Mr & Mrs George Voo Thau Kiong

Mr & Mrs David Chung Tin Chau

Mr & Mrs Khung Kok Vui

Madam Han Len Foon

Miss Justene Loh Siok Yee

John Dingon & Josephine Yong

Mr & Mrs David Fong Chee Yaw

Mr & Mrs Daniel Chong Jan Fah

Dr Flora Chong Li Tze

What an honour! A photo of me shaking hands with the UM Chancellor - Sultan of Perak was inserted in the message. My article on my PhD learning experience was also published on the same day. I didn't realise that the article was more than half a page long! Because of that, the publisher had to reduce the size of other people's photos (oops!). A photo of me wearing my gown and carrying Jordan was also included - Dr Christine with her eight-month-old Jordan. I am over the moon at this publication. I hope to inspire other women through my experience.

Praise the Lord!