A year after the Sultan of Brunei divorced her, former broadcast
journalist Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim (pic) got into the telecommunication
industry in 2011 - with bigger challenges than she had ever faced
before.She became a director of 3G and 4G mobile service provider
Clixster Mobile Sdn Bhd which, she said, made her an even courageous
businesswoman.The former TV3 journalist became the third wife of Sultan
Hassanal Bolkiah at a private ceremony at the Istana Brunei in Kuala
Lumpur in 2005 and was conferred the title Pengiran Azrina Mazhar. Their
marriage was dissolved in June 2010.Prior to the divorce, she gave
birth to a boy, now seven, and a girl, five."After what I had gone
through, I decided to go into the telco industry," she said in an
interview with Utusan Malaysia."I started out having zero knowledge of
it. It is indeed challenging but I am learning, all the time, about the
business."Furthermore, I am fortunate to have experienced business
partners who are ever willing to show me the ropes," added Azrinaz, who
was named TV3's "Most Promising Journalist" in 2000 and became a
recipient of the Malaysian Institute of Integrative Media Alumni Award
in 2002."The most important thing is to stay positive always and not
give up easily. I have a dream for this company and for my, life."This
business venture is important for me and my family. I do not want to
dwell on things that can set me back."
