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Writing
Let’s write.
The following two people are real-life heroes. They have dedicated their
lives so that others could lead a better life. Read about them.
Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood is the founder of Malaysian
Medical Relief Society (MERCY Malaysia). She was born in
Malaysia and is trained as a doctor.
One of MERCY Malaysia’s mission is to provide medical
relief to affected communities during disasters and crisis.
The organisation helps to build people’s life.
Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood is very courageous.
Although she was shot in her hip during a MERCY
mission, she carried on with her work. She has received many awards for
her services to the community.
Using the phrases in the table, write a short passage on
Datin Paduka Mother A. Mangalam.
Datin Paduka Mother A. Mangalam
- social worker and founder of Pure
Life Society
- born in Singapore
- trained as a teacher
- cares for the welfare of
underprivileged children
- unites people through her
programmes and talks
- loving and kind
- dedicates her life to do
community work Datin Paduka Mother A. Mangalam is
a social worker and ... .
- brings children up so that they can
be useful to society
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3.1.1(b), 3.3.1(b)

