From Home to Hope: A Malaysian Mom’s Journey in Financial Empowerment and Transformed her Family’s Livelihood, One Parcel at a Time

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – In the heart of Malaysia, stories of resilience and determination define the national spirit. Through its ‘Cerita Kita, Cara Kita’ initiative, Shopee shines a spotlight on everyday heroes who embody this ethos, forging their own paths to success and challenging traditional norms. Today, let’s celebrate Megala A/P Suberamaniam and Thilagah A/P Selvarajoo. Their journeys prove that with the right opportunity, anyone can rewrite their future, with Shopee as the enabling platform.

Megala: A Mother’s Unwavering Resolve

Facing the constant pressure of a single income, Megala felt the weight of financial strain on her family of five. The challenge was compounded by her youngest child’s special needs, which required significant healthcare costs. “I wanted to support my husband and my three kids,” she shares, “so I began looking for a side income.” Having struggled with past jobs that didn’t fit her caregiving responsibilities, she knew she needed a new path, one that would allow her to be a provider without sacrificing her role as a mother.

Megala’s search led her to the Shopee Residential Collection Point programme. This was the perfect solution with a flexible opportunity to earn an income from her own home. The programme’s seamless transition and low barrier to entry were ideal for a busy mother. She quickly began earning extra income each month, “I’ve been able to cover daily necessities like baby formula and diapers,” she says with a sense of relief. This role wasn’t just a job; it was an affirmation of her capability to contribute meaningfully to her family’s finances.

Megala embraced her new role, converting a small part of her home into a collection point for Shopee. Initially, she faced doubts from family and friends, but her unwavering resolve, backed by her husband’s support, kept her going. The tangible results, her earnings covering critical expenses such as her daughter’s operation bills, soon silenced the skeptics. Through her efforts, her family’s financial stability has been visibly transformed. She now confidently contributes to the household income, securing a brighter future for her children and reimagining what’s possible for her family.

Thilagah: Finding New Purpose in Seri Manjung

In the serene town of Seri Manjung, Perak, Thilagah A/P Selvarajoo’s story echoes a similar sentiment of finding opportunity where it’s least expected. After leaving her job as a clerk and accounting administrator two years ago, she wanted to be fully present for her kids. “I wanted to take care and teach my children myself because babysitting costs were too expensive and far from my house,” she explains. Thilagah had long been searching for a way to have more control over her lifestyle and improve her family’s finances without compromising her time with her kids.

Her search ended when she became a Residential Collection Point manager for Shopee. Having frequently used another collection point herself, she saw the potential and took a bold step forward. “I get to learn a lot and gain experience from working with being a Residential Collection Point Manager,” she shares. The commission she earns has become a vital boost to her family’s finances, providing her with a renewed sense of purpose and independence. Her role allows her to be more active and engaged in her daily life and housework, all while having a better work-life balance and being in full control of her life. For Thilagah, being an Residential Collection Point manager is more than just a job; it’s a way to contribute, grow, and feel empowered right from her own home.

Megala and Thilagah are living testaments to the power of taking a leap of faith. With the support of platforms like Shopee, they’ve transformed their lives and found financial empowerment on their own terms. Their success reflects the core of our Shopee Rai Lokal mission: to celebrate and empower Malaysians who defy conventions and forge their own paths to success.

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