THE ORCHID GARDEN
A special space for tributes to the most important women in our lives.
Mothers, grandmothers, nannies, teachers, friends – whoever they are, these are the women who inspire and guide us.
Also listed in The Orchid Garden are the women who have been honoured by organisations and publications in annual awards.
Norliah Saman
Recipient of the Jamiyah Exemplary Mother Award in 1998
Mdm Norliah Saman is a single mother of seven children who worked tirelessly in multiple jobs, sold Malay delicacies and sewed clothes to earn a living. Her husband passed away in 1975 and she was left with the uphill task of raising her children on her own.
Setbacks aplenty, she still managed to nurture her children well enough and provide for them till they achieved success in their chosen professions.
Official website
Norliah Saman
Recipient of the Jamiyah Exemplary Mother Award in 1998
Mdm Norliah Saman is a single mother of seven children who worked tirelessly in multiple jobs, sold Malay delicacies and sewed clothes to earn a living. Her husband passed away in 1975 and she was left with the uphill task of raising her children on her own.
Setbacks aplenty, she still managed to nurture her children well enough and provide for them till they achieved success in their chosen professions.
Official website
Profile last updated: 13th January 2018