{
  "id": 6489115,
  "title": "Persevere and you'll succeed, says veteran-turned-entrepreneur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/persevere-and-youll-succeed-says-veteran-turned-entrepreneur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T22:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1529399/persevere-and-youll-succeed-says-veteran-turned-entrepreneur"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Rahizad Abdullah, 64, advises fellow soldiers to embrace entrepreneurship after their military careers. In a country where unity transcends race and religion, Rahizad, a former army officer, emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Just as soldiers must endure the challenges of combat and remain steadfast, so too must entrepreneurs weather the ups and downs of business. Rahizad, who co-owns a company producing locally sourced Cravia carrot chips, stresses the need to keep pushing forward, even when faced with setbacks. He encourages veterans to seek support from government agencies, such as the Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department, which provides resources and assistance to those in need. By drawing on the camaraderie and resilience cultivated during their service, veterans can achieve success in any endeavor, he asserts.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Veteran Rahizad Abdullah, 64, advises fellow soldiers to become entrepreneurs.",
    "Perseverance is key in both military service and business, he stresses."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}