Yu-Foo Yee Shoon - Quotes

Quotes

• "Women from all walks of life should work together to improve the well-being of our fellow women and men so that together we can inspire our young and the generations to come."

• "What inspired me to enter politics was the ability to help change people’s lives. I felt that the years spent in MCYS were meaningful and satisfying as the policies have touched people’s lives. I feel that women must be passionate and not be afraid to take charge of their own lives."

• "I look forward to a vibrant society where young women are passionate about what they do. They must not be afraid to take charge of their own lives and not allow ‘the system’ to create a glass ceiling in their own minds. Besides striving to improve their own lives and their families’, women should also strive to make a difference and touch other people’s lives."

• "Women can help shift society's mindset regarding gender roles by starting in their own homes, by ensuring that old stereotypes are not perpetuated."

• "I believe that as long as we serve with love and care and do what we believe in, then we will not feel tired. Hence, first of all, we must have passion and belief in what we do to be motivated."

• "We need to find a balance between man’s and woman’s duties. Both parties should play the role; otherwise some women might not want to come forward to play the role. Therefore, man and woman both have to communicate and know who does what, and who does what better, and how to share and build up the family."