AUG 30th Anniversary - Photo Stories

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Tin Wong

Tin Wong

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of our house-building efforts, a small moth gently settled on my palm, a moment beautifully captured by a colleague nearby....

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Mei Ching Hua

Mei Ching Hua

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Attending the gala dinner with more than 600 distinguished guests and staff for our monumental celebratory of 30 years of impact was indeed unforgettable. ...

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Alice Sim

Alice Sim

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From our first meeting in October 2024 to the final lights-out just past midnight, this gala night has been nothing short of a journey. The first photo reminds us of how it all began — an empty ballroom...

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Alfred Tan

Alfred Tan

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The weather, the traffic, but most importantly—family and food—have truly made this trip special. It had been a while since my last visit to KL, as my usual stopover are often just Singapore and Penang....

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Esther Wong

Esther Wong

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It’s such a rare and special moment to have all of us dressed up and gathered for the same event. Having everyone in one place, sharing laughter and memories, was truly something beautiful...

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Amy Thien

Amy Thien

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After months of preparation, lots of roadblocks, loss of direction, suggestion not heading my way etc etc etc………..WE DID IT!...

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Anny Wong

Anny Wong

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When I know our 30years anniversary activity is build a home for Orang Asli, I felt very excited, unbelievable and also curious how can we build a home in 3 days. ...

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Audrey Chan

Audrey Chan

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Stepping into a rural area for the first time and building a house in just three days was an incredible challenge....

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Angela Chew

Angela Chew

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Looking at this picture instantly brings back feelings, conversations, and experiences that words alone often can't fully convey. Despite the challenges posed by the terrain and weather, we completed the...

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Ashley Yeong

Ashley Yeong

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A snapshot of the Blue Team Floor team in action. This was taken on the second day of our home build, where we were just getting the hang of fixing those wooden floor planks ourselves. ...

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Cherry Ngo

Cherry Ngo

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This photo was taken just as we were finishing our house. Despite the bad weather, muddy conditions, and our lack of experience in building, we managed to complete it in just three days. ...

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Celine Chen

Celine Chen

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This photo was taken during our Hawaiian Night, a fun and memorable evening made even more special as I received my 5-Year Long Service Award at AUG....

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Charles Phan

Charles Phan

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This is me – with the biggest smile on my face during a meaningful journey of building a charity home with the AUG team and the amazing EPIC crew. Although my body was exhausted after a long day of working...

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Lisdhany Widyastuti

Lisdhany Widyastuti

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When read the itinerary for the AUG 30 Anniversary and read that we will build 3 houses in 3 days, the first thing that came to my mind is ’Is it possible?’, but I forgot that AUGians is the real hard...

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Esti Liritantri

Esti Liritantri

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The 30th anniversary celebration of AUG has come to an end, leaving behind a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be part of this growing family, which began...

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Cynthia Tee

Cynthia Tee

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Impact drills? Screws? One-inch nails? Two-by-fours?—you can still hear your ECs and teammates calling out as we raced to get things done. Every tool passed and every wall lifted brought us closer to building...

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Donna Chan

Donna Chan

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I never used to believe in the idea of fate. I always thought that with careful planning, you could take full control of your life. That’s why this photo is so meaningful to me. I never imagined I’d work...

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Fifi Wiryawan

Fifi Wiryawan

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Spending a week in Malaysia with AUG was nothing short of an emotional roller coaster—filled with laughter, reflection, pride, and deep gratitude. Being recognized for 20 years of service brought a flood...

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Gladys Goh

Gladys Goh

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To be frank, I already had the gut feeling that I would win this Nintendo Switch when the host announced the prize. I turned around to tell Jean Wu: “I don’t want this – I want to wait for the iPhone!”...

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Fiona Wu

Fiona Wu

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This is a group photo of the Yellow Team, taken on the day 3. Everyone is smiling in the photo, and we are all proud of this achievement, even though we were exhausted during the process. However, we know...

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Hwee Ling

Hwee Ling

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We are from the “Fax Era”… “Good morning AusEd-UniEd, how may I help u?” – this appeared in mind now.. haha!...

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James Kon

James Kon

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The home building we embarked on was undeniably challenging for everyone involved, yet it embodied the true essence of a team-building experience....

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Jane Leong

Jane Leong

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What a night! ✨ To celebrate AUG’s 30th anniversary, we traded our laptops for tuxedos and gowns at a spectacular gala dinner—complete with dazzling lights, great food, and even better company. We flew...

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Jean Wu

Jean Wu

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For this 30th anniversary celebration and the house-building event, I sincerely admire and thank the organising team, despite facing much queries, the conference team persevered commitment—ensuring safety—and...

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Jannah Radwan

Jannah Radwan

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The photo captures a moment of light-hearted laughter during the Build Workshop — a snapshot of us casually catching up on life, blissfully unaware of the challenges and experiences that awaited us in...

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Jenny Lau

Jenny Lau

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The photo I have chosen was taken at Seletar Airport, where most of us experienced flying on a propeller plane for the very first time. It was an exciting and memorable moment, especially as it also marked...

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Jessintha Tan

Jessintha Tan

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The moment I walked into the ballroom and saw that enormous “30” shining before me, I was completely overwhelmed. A wave of emotion swept over me, with gratitude, nostalgia, pride, all at once. ...

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Karin Kon

Karin Kon

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One of my most cherished memories is our dobi gatherings in Tanjung Malim. After long, tiring days of house building, small group of us would head to nearby dobi to clean our dirty clothes. ...

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Kate Liew

Kate Liew

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As I stood at the entrance of our gala dinner, watching guests arrive one by one, my eyes lit up when I saw familiar faces—counsellors from UEC schools, some of whom I’ve known for nearly a decade. ...

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Kate Wang

Kate Wang

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The photo taken on the first day – grey group by Anny. On the first day, everyone arrived at the location and so excited. We looked clean and the face is white. ...

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Kelly Tran

Kelly Tran

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Over those three days, everyone endured challenging conditions, experiencing tasks we had never done before, all while facing external difficulties like the weather and intense heat. ...

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Kevin Vo

Kevin Vo

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First welcome dinner, KO until I can barely walk. Not my first time, but absolutely my most embrarassed one. But guess what, it’s AUG training ground and you must be strong and tough! All in for next round!...

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Kim Chong

Kim Chong

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Against all odds, we did it. Presenting the unstoppable team — bruised, voiceless, and maybe missing a limb or two, but still standing tall!...

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Lai Hy Huynh

Lai Hy Huynh

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It is a great honour to be part of AUG's 30th anniversary celebration and to stand on stage, raising a toast with everyone. The atmosphere is filled with joy and celebration. I am grateful to be part of...

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Allonica Apolinario

Allonica Apolinario

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Structure! Structure! No us! No you! Literally HAHAHA… That's why there was a lot of pressure on the first day, as we needed to complete the structure so the other teams could begin their work. ...

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Apple Magayaga

Apple Magayaga

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“Sh**! WTH am I doing in here?”, “Do they think we can really do this?”, “IMPOSSIBLE!!!” These thoughts were racing through my mind as I found myself exhausted, covered in mud, and sporting a collection...

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Cameron Carnecer

Cameron Carnecer

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The Gala night was a night I will never forget. There was wine, an abundance of great food and people I was meeting for the first time. It was a night to celebrate our gratitude to the partners that trusted...

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Diane Costelo

Diane Costelo

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For AUG’s 30th Anniversary, we built three houses from scratch. From forming the structure to adding the walls, roof, floor, and room partitions, we made it happen—in just three days....

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Mary Ting

Mary Ting

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More than ten years with AUG—what a rollercoaster ride! Standing on stage to receive my 10th-year award alongside my 'partner' (just stage buddies, LOL) was a proud moment....

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Janna Salanio

Janna Salanio

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In light of the recent appraisal season, where we were asked about our short-term and long-term goals, I want to highlight and recognize these AUG-some individuals who have just received their Long Service...

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Sheryl Calais

Sheryl Calais

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I basically grew up with Jess in AUG. I can say that no matter the distance, the friendship is long lasting!...

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May Tan

May Tan

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My “partner in crime” over the past few years — I’m truly touched and grateful to witness Celine’s growth journey with AUG. From a cheeky and innocent girl to a confident and still-cheeky young lady, her...

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Melody Wong

Melody Wong

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Despite the hard work, effort, and time spent, what matters most is that we did it—we provided a home for underprivileged people in Malaysia. I never expected to gain hands-on experience in building a...

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Minh Nguyen

Minh Nguyen

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It’s all about teamwork and connection for me. From the Basic Builder workshop to the end of the build, through ups and downs, we found opportunities to work together and connect with each other. ...

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Nhi Guong

Nhi Guong

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It was a very proud and happy moment to see the increase in Vietnamese staff in AUG company. Hopefully, there will be more offices in Vietnam to come....

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Ong Yen Yen

Ong Yen Yen

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Guess who is my next Heroine now? Eunice and Khalida. Both of them spent one whole day on top of the scaffolding doing the house structure. Before the construction, Eunice was telling us, facial lesser...

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Nicole Chong

Nicole Chong

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These two photos hold a special place in our hearts. The first shows the names of every team member, proudly written on the pillar of the house we built for the Orang Asli community. ...

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Peggy Wong

Peggy Wong

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The weeks leading to AUG 30th anniversary conference has been exciting. We spent many days talking about how we will doll ourselves up for the gala dinner to how to protect ourselves from the sun during...

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Phuc Nguyen

Phuc Nguyen

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I'm Phuc from the Vietnam office, and I'm thrilled to be here in Malaysia for the significant event celebrating the 30th anniversary. Participating in the house-building activity was incredibly meaningful...

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Sin Yee

Sin Yee

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From a builder to a baker in four days I have had the dream to pursue a culinary course since I was young, and I finally got to experience it! ...

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Safuan Mohammmad

Safuan Mohammmad

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We were introduced to various types of hammers, learning about their specific functions and correct names. ...

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Wendy Chan

Wendy Chan

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Every detail and task, big or small, played an important role in making the event a true success. It was a meaningful and memorable celebration, a priceless souvenir for everyone involved, filled with...

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Tracey Bao

Tracey Bao

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“I built a home in 3 days”, every time I saw this slogan, I was proud of myself even I only did floor of every room, I flipped floating timbers hundreds of times, nailed hundreds of nails and my right...

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Man Yu Chai

Man Yu Chai

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I felt deeply inspired by the level of resilience and teamwork demonstrated by the Epic x AUG team. Despite the heavy rain and the slippery, muddy conditions, we didn’t back down—each of us supported one...

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Josette Acierto

Josette Acierto

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Yaay!! I finally received my long service award at AUG—8 years, to be exact! This was one of the things I was looking forward to when I joined the Global Conference this year. I’m proud to have reached...

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Ellie Cheong

Ellie Cheong

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We finally finished building house 310 after 3 days of tears, sweat and mud. It is such a joy to have a good night’s sleep every night hahahaa...

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William Teh

William Teh

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A special crazy shoutout to you Kev! Also credits to the photographer for skilfully capturing such an incredible shot, James for his unwavering mentorship, and to everyone who made the 30th Conference/celebration...

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Yong Loon Yap

Yong Loon Yap

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We all know IELTS, one of the most widely recognized English proficiency tests is the world.. but running IELTS tests at our test centre? Some said it’s a dream come true and I am glad this came through...

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