Post by Aisy Anaqi

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 🌊 Some of you might recognize me from the #TikTok I posted that unexpectedly went viral where I was just a fresh grad, actively interviewing while delivering orders on my motorcycle, wide-eyed and hopeful, trying to break into the environmental career. Fast forward a few months later, and I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve officially joined GAMUDA Silicon Island Development Sdn. Bhd. It’s been 5 months now, and the journey has been nothing short of transformative. From day one, I’ve been thrown into the real, hands-on side of ecological offset execution (#PEOM) of Penang #SiliconIsland and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve been part to assist the deployment of artificial reefs, helping release 10,000 seabass thus far near Pulau Kendi and 52,000 tiger prawn near Pulau Betong, and learning what it truly takes to restore balance in marine ecosystems to achieve #ESG goals, in line with Penang’s commitments under #Penang2030. This work has taught me that conservation isn’t always glamorous, sometimes you're under the aircond in the office and the next thing you know you're out in the ocean under the scorching sun. However, being able to learn from experts and fellow colleagues, adjusting plans based on tides and weather, and celebrating small wins, like seeing positive outcome on the ecological efforts are something I look forward to towards the end of the day. I’m still learning every day. Still growing. Still grateful. To anyone out there trying to find their place in this field: keep showing up, stay curious, and don’t underestimate the power of putting yourself out there even if it starts with a TikTok. #Penang2030 #SiliconIsland #Biodiversity #PEOM #TikTok