I was born in Malacca (Melaka), one of the 13 states in Malaysia. I am currently working in Singapore, a neighboring country south of Malaysia. Malacca is the historical state of Malaysia. It was founded in the 15th century.  Malacca was once the greatest trading state in all of South-East Asia.  The complete series of European incursions in Malaysia -- Portuguese, Dutch and British -- were all played out here, and Malacca still bears testament to their presence.

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Before 1995, the only foreign country that I've visited was Singapore, which can be reached via express bus or train. In Jan 1995, I took my first flight overseas, flying over the Pacific Ocean to the United States of America, where I undertook my undergraduate study. I pursued my bachelor degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Wisconsin is a state in the mid-west region of US. Its capital is Madison, about 3 hours car drive from Chicago. The university was founded in 1848 and has since being ranked as one of the top-tier public schools.

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During my stay in the US, I began to learn the fun and joy of traveling. To date, I have already been to some places in Asia, Europe and the US. Lately, I have taken up photography as a hobby and this has reinforced my desire to travel more.

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