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Sustainability : Social

Have you encountered any gender-

specific challenges or obstacles in your

career?

Alhamdulillah, in the two years that I’ve

been working with the Group, I have

never encountered any gender-related

problems. I don’t feel I was treated any

differently.

What’s been your biggest challenge?

When I first joined the company, I found

my job scope to be quite a challenge as

most of my team members were fresh

graduates with little or no experience

in the oil industry. Some skills had to

be learned on the job as we go along.

However, I’ve managed to overcome these

challenges through dedication, hard work,

and never giving up. Everyone makes

mistakes, but what’s important is what we

learn from those mistakes and how we use

the extra knowledge and skill to improve

and develop ourselves and the team.

What advice would you give to other

women who are interested in joining

the industry?

For all women out there who are

interested in joining, please don’t focus

on the fear. Be confident in your ability

because women are equally great at

making decisions and are capable of

taking on leadership roles. Don’t be

afraid to take the next step up in your

career. Personally, for me, I am thankful

for the opportunities the Group has

offered me, and I wish more people

can have the opportunities I had.

NURIZA AZIZ

Chemist, 2 years in Fima Biodiesel Sdn. Bhd.

What can the industry do to improve

opportunities for women?

I would suggest other companies to take

a leaf out of my current organization

when it comes to the transparent and

abundant opportunities for women.

Regardless of gender, all employees

have an equal opportunity to grow and

advance. I feel extremely fortunate to

have an employer that promotes an

“open door” policy and inclusiveness

where you can directly express and

communicate your ideas and suggestions

no matter what position you hold.

What advice would you give to other

women who are interested in joining the

industry?

My advice to other women would be: don’t

let the lack of experience and knowledge

hold you back! Experience and knowledge

will not come to you if you do not look for

it. Fly with a new challenge that way, we can

improve ourselves, and we can see things

from a different perspective.

My background is in accounting &

finance, so working in the warehousing

and logistics sector was something I had

never considered as a potential career

choice! But I am very grateful to be a part

of it now. My previous experience and

background do help me with the roles

that I am currently holding. A diverse team

ensures a different way of thinking about

problems, which can lead the team to

completely new solutions.

A popular notion is that this industry is

“manly” and too rough for a woman to

work in. As hard as it is to change the

mindset and gender stereotypes, I, however,

would love to see more women work in

this sector, as, in my opinion, being tough

and competent has nothing to do with

gender. The truth is that although there is

only a small number of women working in

this sector, those that are there are carving

careers for themselves despite the so-called

rough work conditions. The opportunities

are there for the taking. So, if a woman

aspires to be a Prime Minister, pilot, soldier,

or carpenter, why shouldn’t she? If you

have set your mind to do something, keep

moving forward and just do it. Anything

guys can do; women can do too.

AINA ILMARDIAH DOL RAZLAN

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager of the Group’s

Bulking Division. 9 years with the Group

There is no shortage of inspirational ladies in FIMA, where

they do and continue to do, the best they can in their

chosen fields. Aina Ilmardiah Dol Razlan and Nuriza Aziz, share their

perspectives on working in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

What have you gained ever since you

joined the Group?

I’ve been given various opportunities and

challenges that I am grateful for, as these

opportunities have given me valuable

experience and knowledge that money

can’t buy. Meeting other people from

different organization’s backgrounds and

fields has helped my social and soft skills

immensely, and these are skills that cannot

be learned in the classroom.

Wonder Women

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