Kota Kinabalu: For banker Datuk Mervin Jeffrey Cross, an excursion to the interior of Sabah during a weekend off-day was an eye-opener, especially for someone hailing from Peninsular Malaysia.
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He focused on aspects within his control, such as supporting education and health for rural communities.
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He visited the San Damiano Girls’ Hostel in Kiulu, where he delivered a motivational talk to the students, emphasising the abundance of opportunities beyond their current circumstances.
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