How Am I Still Alive? – Lt Gen Johnny Lim Tells the Untold Truth of Life in the Military
How Am I Still Alive? – Lt Gen Johnny Lim Tells the Untold Truth of Life in the Military
Not all heroes wear capes - some wear boots caked in jungle mud and carry memories that never fade.
In this raw and riveting interview, Sinar Daily sat down with National Resilience College (NRC) Commandant Lieutenant General Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng back in May for a Fireside Chat just weeks before he made national headlines for becoming the first Chinese officer to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).
With powerful honesty, he speaks of fear, faith, and the unseen sacrifices behind the camouflage, reminding us that resilience isn't built in comfort, but in the darkest, most dangerous places.
Watch this exclusive video only on Sinar Daily's social media platforms and discover the realities behind the uniform.
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