Page 38 - MDOS2_Final
P. 38
MALAYSIAN DIPLOMATS: OUR STORIES
One unique living condition at post is the use of a borehole as a source of
water supply. However, as the water is not treated, we refrain from consuming
it and using it for cooking. Mineral water in tubs and bottles continue to be
our saviour.
In conclusion, the posting at Mission Abuja is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
for both my husband and I. T e esprit de corps among the home-based
staf (HBS) and the locally recruited staf , including the active participation
of spouses of the HBS, contribute to a meaningful living and working
environment. All challenges faced can be overwhelming, but they make us
stronger. “Live and Let Live – A symphony of life in Abuja’, is my story, my song,
etched for a life-long.
Ambassador Gloria Tiwet hails from Kuching, Sarawak. She joined the Administrative and
Diplomatic Service on 16 December 1996. She has been assigned to various posts at the
Ministry including Malaysia’s missions abroad in Chile, Argentina, Sweden and currently
in Nigeria.
36
