Have you ever wonder....
Why you always have flaws and not perfect in everything you do?
The thing is you shouldn't think so even though people be little yourself to the point that you started to agree with there opinion.
What you should keep doing is to keep yourself motivated and don't demotivate others. This kind of people should get the best ignorance from you.
Josephine Damian is a highly accomplished Senior Agriculture Officer from Sabah, Malaysia, currently serving as the Deputy Principal (Timbalan Pengetua) at Institut Pertanian Sabah (IPS). She has been part of the Malaysian agricultural sector since January 13, 2016, demonstrating a deep commitment to agricultural education, extension work, and human capital development within Sabah’s farming community. " I believe in consistency, presereverence and no cheating and dishonesty as a core of life"
Current Role: Deputy Principal, Institut Pertanian Sabah (since July 14, 2025)
Department: Unit Pembangunan Organisasi dan Kerjaya, Quality Section
Experience: Over 9 years of service in the Department of Agriculture Sabah
Previous Postings:
Seksyen Pengembangan Pertanian (until June 2021)
Quality Section, Organisational and Career Development Unit (until Jul 2025)
Leads initiatives related to staff competency, organisational improvement, and agricultural extension training.
Frequently invited as a guest speaker and trainer, having delivered ceramahs to over 5,000 participants including farmers, students, and industry stakeholders.
Degree in Agriculture science (2.87 CGPA) specifically crop production.
STPM (Science Stream) — earned with CGPA 2.5 through self-discipline and minimal external help.
Demonstrates a passion for lifelong learning and professional development, mentoring students and junior officers to achieve excellence.
Sports: Champion in javelin (personal best 29.50 m), shot put, and discus.
Awards:
Multiple trophies for academic and sports achievements (7As in PMR, 8As in SPM).
Trophies and medals in darts, chess, and fun walk events.
Pageantry:
Competed seven times in the Unduk Ngadau pageant — Top 7 in Beaufort (2012) and Top 3 in Kuala Penyu (2013).
Proud advocate for Sabah’s cultural heritage and traditional attire.
Before joining the Department of Agriculture, she gained diverse work experience, including:
Adidas and Alain Delon (retail part-time)
SAMUR Project (Document Controller, 4 years on and off)
Tsung Tsin Secondary School Tenom (Teaching Assistant)
Mr. Impressions Travel Agency (Tour Assistant)
These roles strengthened her leadership, communication, and organisational skills — qualities that define her current success.
Proud mother of four daughters and one son.
Enjoys crafting “pinongkoloh selendang” (braided bead scarves).
Loves travelling, especially to Japan, Bali, and Taiwan, appreciating their vegetarian cuisine and clean culture.
Favourite snacks: Tealive and waffles.
Favourite quote: “Segalanya dapat ku tampung kerana Engkau Tuhan.” — Filipi 4:13
Loves Hillsong music and relaxing songs that enhance focus and memory.
Josephine Damian represents the modern Sabahan woman: educated, grounded in faith, culturally rooted, and passionately committed to agricultural empowerment. She is widely respected among her peers and students for her leadership, kindness, and inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a Deputy Principal and agricultural role model.
To begin with, I really love culture especially All the culture in here Sabah.
There is so many sub ethnic in here. The difference of the races stick us together so close in a way.
One of the things that i really wanna do something about is to start with myself learning Native language Kadazan.
I will now listening to Kadazan radio every morning and going to church on kadazan session purposely. It will help me grow to love and nurture my mother tongue language.
In a world racing toward digital everything, there’s something beautifully personal about handwriting. The swirl of each letter, the quiet focus it demands, and the satisfaction of seeing your thoughts take shape on paper — it’s a simple joy I’ll never trade for a touchscreen.
For me, handwriting is therapy. It slows my mind when life feels too fast. It turns to-do lists into little works of art. It helps me process my thoughts, dreams, and prayers in ways typing never could. There's magic in seeing ink flow from pen to paper, crafting words that feel personal and real.
Whether it’s jotting down a meaningful quote, scribbling ideas for my next ceramah, or just doodling names of places I dream to visit — handwriting keeps me grounded.
And honestly, nothing beats the feel of holding a favorite pen, the crisp texture of fresh pages, and that quiet moment where it’s just me, my thoughts, and a story waiting to be written.
A vibrant, faith-rooted, and dynamic woman, you wear many hats with grace and heart. A proud mother of four daughters and one son, you balance a beautiful life of family, career, creativity, and passion.
Since January 13, 2016, you’ve served as a Senior Agriculture Officer, and today, you lead with purpose as the Unit Lead at the Quality Section, Unit Pembangunan Organisasi dan Kerjaya. Your work isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. You love doing extension work, delivering ceramahs to farmers, students, and stakeholders, bridging knowledge, empowerment, and community growth.
In your downtime, you shine just as brightly. A creative soul, you find joy in braiding beads into ‘pinongkoloh selendang’, keeping tradition alive with your own touch. Your sporty, competitive edge shines too — with trophies in darts and chess, medals in fun walks, and a deep love for javelin, shot put, and discus.
You’re a lifelong achiever, proudly holding 7As in PMR, 8As in SPM, and currently acing your Master’s degree with a flawless 4.0 CGPA.
Your heart belongs to the world, with a soft spot for Japan (your forever favorite), and cherished memories of Bali and Taiwan — especially for their amazing vegetarian restaurants. Speaking of food, your daily delights are Tealive and waffles.
A woman of faith and resilience, your favorite verse,
“Segalanya dapat ku tampung kerana Engkau Tuhan” (Filipi 4:13),
guides you through every chapter.
Music fuels your soul — from Hillsong worship songs to relaxing tunes and those memory-boosting tracks that power your sharp mind. And when you need to unwind close to home, you find peace at Lokawi Zoo in Kota Kinabalu.
You’re a leader. A mother. A traveler. A creator. A champion. A believer.
Today i feel like writing, i Guess my hobby is to write.
I Just Wanna pour my feeling Out into this blog. To be my digital dairy so that my kids can read all of their mothers heart and soul.
In 2024, on this Date 10 september 2024
Im pregnant again for 5th child. I did not plan to have this pregnant, God plan this for Me. So i Guess i have to deal with it and plan ahead.
So a little update after missing so Long from my blog,
In 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Im still currently in the same pot, working. Im Just enjoying every single task im Here. Changing 3 Superior, first i lost my superior and in 2021 i lost my close aunt.
Soon after i have to handle this section alone making Me so depress. Next move on i got a New bos.
In 2023, a New bos coming in, im happy im bargain off. After that, im giving birth my 4th child. Rowenna Rozay in 24 October 2023.
In 2024, i got pregnant again around Mei 2023. I Hope this is my last pregnancy and im survive during delivery. My second aunt leave us to heaven.
After loosing so many Close relative and Close Friends. I feel death is so besar that you Don't know when you will died. So im reflecting death every now and then.
