RCCA Anida Salwani Binti Abdul Hadi & Mohd Azis Ngah
Title: When "Plan A" Fell Apart, They Rewrote Their Future
Leaders: RCCA Anida Salwani Binti Abdul Hadi & Mohd Azis Ngah
Background: Former Magazine Editor / Former Assistant News Editor
Content
For nearly two decades, Anida Salwani and Mohd Azis were the picture of stability. As accomplished journalists in Kuala Lumpur, Anida served as an Editor for a top lifestyle magazine, while Azis was an Assistant News Editor for a major mainstream newspaper. They had built what society calls the perfect "Plan A". They had the titles, government-linked benefits, and a comfortable life for their four children. But behind the bylines and deadlines, they were losing the one thing money couldn't buy: time.
"We were successful on paper, but the reality was exhausting. We were trading our lives for salaries, missing out on our children's growing years." — Anida
The Crisis That Changed Everything
The turning point came with the global pandemic. In March 2020, Azis took a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) and started a sports event company, only for the Movement Control Order (MCO) to crush the industry overnight. Weeks later, in the middle of Ramadan, Anida's publishing house shut down with just 7 hours' notice.
Suddenly, "Plan A" was gone.
"We were left with zero income. For a year, we tried everything — selling daging dendeng, keropok lekor, and even beauty products that required heavy stock. But the returns were small, and our savings were draining away." — Azis
A New Definition of "News Worthy"
It was during this desperate time that BE International appeared. Initially, Anida was skeptical, dismissing AULORA as products meant only for "sick people". But the unique business model caught her attention: no stock keeping, no heavy capital, and a fair system.
"I fell in love with the concept of 'Lubuk Pahala' (a reservoir of blessings) and the fact that I didn't need to hoard inventory," — Anida
Starting during the lockdown, Anida's first-month income as an Ambassador nearly matched her previous salary as an Editor — a position that had taken her 19 years to achieve. Seeing the undeniable results, Azis, a former crime reporter who had done his due diligence on the company, joined her 200%.
Trusting the BE System
Their rapid rise to RCCA was fueled by a willingness to "Empty the Cup". Despite their seniority in the media world, they humbled themselves to learn from mentors who were younger but wiser in the BE business.
"In the corporate world, friends are many when you laugh, but few when you cry. In BE, we found a family that picks you up when you fall," — Anida
They embraced the culture of "Zero-rising," setting aside their past egos to follow the BE System completely.
A Life Transformed
Today, the couple has regained not just their financial security, enabling them to send their children to private schools and universities with the best equipment, but also their happiness as a couple. They have "redeemed" the time lost during their corporate years.
"Our greatest joy now is seeing our team members succeed, buying safer cars, regaining health, and crying tears of joy at their first taste of luxury during BE trips," — Azis
Reflecting on their journey, Anida holds to her principle of "Filter and Deflect", which means removing negativity and excuses. Azis lives by the philosophy of the paddy stalk: "Be like the rice stalk; it bends lower as it is laden with ripening grains."