Lily Suriyaty Azumi Is A Greenie At Heart

 

by marya arshad

Lily is one person who has the ability of making you feel comfortable the very first time you meet her. She is vivacious, caring, confident and extremely goal-oriented.

Over tea at her lovely home up on the hill, Lily, a Crude Scheduler with an international petroleum company, talks about her lifestyle and shares her views on the environment up on Bukit Antarabangsa.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy reading, gardening, doing a bit of Yoga and just strolling around the BA area in the evening with my daughter, AdrianaYour work keeps you so busy. Do you find the time to cook or entertain at home?

Tell us about the kind of food you enjoy making?

I am very passionate about food and I love pasta dishes. Spaghetti Bolognese is my specialty and I usually prepare the sauce from scratch. I spent about 7-8 years living in Europe, which explains why I'm more at ease preparing Italian dishes for my guests and family.

Where do you do your grocery shopping?

There are two places I shop at. For convenience, I go to Giant, BA or Cold Storage at Great Eastern Mall for the things that Giant doesn't stock.

How long have you lived in BA and why did you pick the location?

I have lived in BA since 2002. My father bought the house way back in 1986 due to the hilly and calm surroundings back then.

What do you like most about living up on the hill?

The 'Cameron Highlands like' effect after it rains.

What do you think of the environment preservation efforts here?

Zero. Ministers launch campaigns to preserve the environment all the time, unfortunately they are not in line with what local government is currently practising.

If you had your way, which neighbourhood, local or foreign, would you like Bukit Antarabangsa to emulate.

Taman TAR in Ampang where the cleanliness of the area is well maintained. I also like the calm feeling as you are almost surrounded by the rich foliage and the abundance of tall, matured trees. Well, I'm a greenie at heart!