N. Reghan, 17
Student
Lunas, Kedah
I want to be a policeman, I have admired the police force ever since I was small. The police are not only crimebusters but they also ensure peace and harmony in the country.
I like Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as he introduced the 1 Malaysia concept. He is working hard to build the nation to be on par with other nations in the world. I pray that he succeeds his dream of building a stronger nation.
I want to be an outstanding top ranking disciplined police officer in order to eradicate crime in the country.
Jessica Gertrude Charles, 16
Student
Batu Uban, Penang
I have wanted to be a singer ever since I was 10 years old because I love music and I love to listen to music a lot.
My hero is my father because he does a lot for our family. My father helps me a lot and is always there for me whenever I need him.
My dream is to be able to take good care of my parents and I want to study hard so that I will live up to their expectations and be a good daughter.
K. Deven, 15
Student
Sungai Siput, Perak
I have always dreamed of becoming a cardiologist to save lives. It was sad to see my uncle die of a heart attack when I was young. The incident has motivated me to venture into medicine.
My hero is Datuk Lee Chong Wei. He has placed Malaysia on the world map. I like his fighting spirit on the badminton court and we should emulate his never say die attitude.
My dream is to become famous in the field of medicine. This will be in recognition of my parents who have sacrificed so much for the family.
Zidan Juhani, 14
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
I want to become a football player. I was named after the professional football player Zinedine Zidane. I want to travel around the world to play football just like he does.
Safee Sali, the Malaysian football player, is my hero. He helped Malaysia to win trophies and I want to become just like him in the future.
I want to bring Malaysia to the World Cup for the very first time!
Ramya Selvam, 13
Student
Labu, Negri Sembilan
My ambition is to be a teacher. I want to be a shining light to many lives as a teacher. I want to be an attentive teacher. I'd like to teach English.
My hero is my father. My father is hard-working, disciplined and loving. My father came from a difficult family. So, I learn from his life. My father wants the best for me and my family.
I want to be a leader in this country. I want to develop myself in future.
Ahmad Irsyad Abd Rahman, 12
Student and wayang kulit apprentice
Machang, Kelantan
I want to be a policeman.
Dollah Baju Merah (Abdullah Ibrahim, prodigy wayang kulit dalang/puppeteer) is my hero
I want to spread wayang kulut to more people. So more people will know about it.
Muhamad Zakuan Mohd Zahidi, 11
Primary school pupil
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
I want to be a soldier like my father. I also hope I can play professional football.
My father is my hero! He said I should study hard, respect others and never to take other people's things.
I want to go to university to get a degree and then fulfill my dream to become a soldier and contribute to my beloved country.
Pavitra Palaniappan, 10
Student
Ladang Tebrau, Johore
I want to be a doctor. I like to watch movies on operating cases. When I grow up, I also want to do surgery.
My mother is my hero. She looks after me very well and she guides me in my education.
My dream is to buy a house for my family, then I will look after my family.
Mohd Shahril Hairey, 9
Student
Kota Belud, Sabah
I want to be a teacher, because many of my uncles are teachers. We're a family of teachers, even my grandfather was a teacher, and so was my mother before she got married.
My father is my hero. He's a contractor and businessman, not a teacher like grandfather, but I just want to be like him. I even try to walk like him and do everything like him, because he's a really great father.
When I get old enough, I want to pay for my parents' trip to Mecca for the Haj. I think that's only proper for me to do, because religion is important to our family.
Kasey Chen, 8
Student
Muara Tuang, Samarahan, Sarawak
I want to be a teacher so I can teach other children like how I am being taught now. I want to be a teacher because of my favourite teacher Miss Kho. She teaches me Bahasa Malaysia. She is not very strict and I learn a lot from her.
My father is my hero. He buys me plenty of toys and presents. He hardly scolds me even when I am naughty. He is a strong man.
My dream is to go to England one day. I have an aunt who stays there and I have seen pictures of the place. It looks very cold and beautiful.
Grace Chiang Ju Xin, 7
Student
Kangar, Perlis
I want to be a doctor because it is a respectable profession. When I watch medical dramas, it looks exciting to perform surgeries and help people.
My mother, Thoh See Tyng, is my hero because she looks after the family and makes sure that I am well-fed.
I just want to travel around the world with my parents. They work very hard to raise the family. I want my parents to enjoy.
Nur Masdinar Fathi, 6
Student
Teluk Bahang, Penang
I want to be a doctor. I want to give sick people medicines and make them better. (Nak bagi ubat, nak bantu orang sakit).
My father is my hero. He is kind and very nice. (Ayah, sebab dia sangat baik)
I want to buy a van so that I can drive around and treat sick people everywhere. This is because they are sick and they can’t travel so I go to them. (Nak beli van. Nak tolong orang, beri ubat dengan guna van. Sebab mereka sakit, tak boleh jalan.)
Alice Phang Ze Ean, 5
Kindergarten pupil
Batu Gajah, Perak
I want to be a teacher so that I can teach children.
My parents are my heroes because they love me. I also love Taiwanese boy band F4.
I want to spend more time with my father because he works in Singapore and comes back only once a month. I also dream of learning to draw and paint.
Elysha Umairah binti Elynordin, 4
Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur
I want to become a doctor because I want to take care of my great-grandmother. She is sick now.
My grandfather, Mohd Salleh Abas, is my hero but I also like Sponge Bob.
I want to be a smart girl because that is what my great-grandfather wants me to be.
Nur Arfa Awadah Nuryusmal, 3
Pokok Mangga, Malacca
Her mother, Nazrillah Mohammad, says she wants to be a school teacher when she grows up.
She loves Kak Ros from the Upin & Ipin show.
And she dreams of being a princess. Because when she watches cartoons like Cinderella, she would say, "Cantik kan perempuan tu macam kakak?" referring to herself as kakak.
Nur Damia Mat
Ridzuan, 2
Tumpat, Kelantan
Her grandmother Rohani Jaafar would like her to be a businesswoman when she grows up. Just like her grandmother who runs a Singer distribution outlet.
Her hero would be the prime minister. "Who else? It has to be Datuk Seri Najib (Razak). With him, Malaysia is stable and peaceful."
Rohani thinks Nur Damia would want Malaysia to be peaceful, so it can give contentment to the people. "I don't want it to be like in the Middle East countries, not like Egypt, they are always in an emergency. I don't want that to happen here."
Xapheus Chan, 1
Johor Baru, Johor
His mother Elilia Seow would like him to be a happy, God-fearing person when he grows up.
His hero would be billionaire Robert Kuok because he is successful yet humble. And he also believes in hard work and diligence. He is very well-known for his no-nonsense attitude, very focused. These are the traits that I feel he needs to achieve his dreams.
"As long as he has passion in what he wants to be, as his parents, we will always support his dream."
Trevor Thiran
Putra Heights, Selangor
His mother Chan Hean Lynn would like him to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company when he grows up.
His hero will be his father as he is a professional race car driver.
And what would be his dream for himself? "He's a Leo. He can be pretty fierce so he can rule the world."
