May 3, 2023

Dreams do come true!


I started my first job in Malaysia as a college lecturer after returning from the USA. I love teaching and I love to see how I could help the students do better. I remember sharing with my colleagues at that time that I was going to have my own college someday and they laughed at me for being silly. 10 years later I acquired a college and built it as PORTMAN College. We continue to make a difference by making lives better. I am grateful. πŸ™

The last 10 years building a college was extremely challenging yet extremely rewarding to see the lives that we have help transformed from little kampung boys and girls to become young professionals and entrepreneurs with good character. I decided to take it further and set a target to have our own international school. Someone told me that it is impossible. 10 years later, we will now be having our own PORTMAN International School. 

I acquired an international school and rebranded it as PORTMAN International School. We continue to make a difference by making lives better. I am grateful. πŸ™

In the next 2 years we will no longer need 10 year cycles as we will be on our exponential growth trajectory with this amazing times ahead. And yes we are still targeting for a RM1Billion IPO. If you have to see to believe then everyone else can too. But if you believe, work very hard, smart and extremely fast and just refuse to give up amazing happens. 

Dreams do come true. So the question is how do we make dreams come true? I don’t know about you but I have my own formula and it has worked for me. Thank you again for the opportunity to make a difference by making lives better. I am grateful. πŸ™

#ErnieChen #PORTMAN #Education #College #Internationalschool #trainingacademy #Edtech #IPO

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

I do believe, no matter where we are from, we will definitely always have our own dream. So do I ! I hope all our dreams come true and we should never put limits on our own dreams ! Work hard, believe it and go for it !

Anonymous said...

Congratulation Mr Ernie! It is truly inspiring as I see that all your dreams really come true and you manage to help transformed many live making them better. Dreams do come true! and you don't need a fairies or genies for it. Believe in your dream and go for it! I also have my own dream and I do really hope that I'm able to achieve it.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to Mr. Ernie on your impressive achievements! This is inspiring and a testament to the power of persistence. It's remarkable that you acquired a college and an international school, and your focus on exponential growth is impressive.

Once again, congratulations to Mr. Ernie!πŸ”₯


- Annette

Andrew Yau said...

The PORTMAN Brand has been established for 10 Years since Mr. Ernie bought over! So much history & buzz being created and impacted in our territory! We are literally the Taiko of the town.

Now, it came to the next phase of growth, building a bigger platform with complete ecosystem of Education, a brand that serve all from the day they born. With the game of Capital will definitely speeding us up to the destination. PORTMAN Brand is going to be loud & louder everywhere. It will soon to surpass all the big brands that is bleeding badly.

The next rising & impactful Education Brand, PORTMAN!

Thank you sir for the golden opportunities given along the way! I’m grateful!

WE ARE JUST ONE DAY AWAY!

- Andrew Ykl -

Alya Sany said...

What an amazing journey! We truly believe a good work that you prepare for tomorrow is a good work that you did today.

Alya Sany said...

What an amazing journey! We truly believe a good work that you prepare for tomorrow is a good work that you did today.

Elva See said...

Congratulations Mr. Ernie! We know it is not an easy to achieve success, but we believe that one day dreams will come true. We don't give up and strive for continuous achievement.

Karen Lin said...

Thank you Mr. Ernie, for establishing PORTMAN College and giving me the opportunity to study there, engage in unique practical learning experiences, and most importantly, be a part of the team and learn from you.

Now, I have personally witnessed how you acquired your own international school, and it is very inspiring.🀩 I believe that with your leadership, the PORTMAN brand will be recognized by everyone, and they will witness Mr. Ernie's achievements.

Thank you Mr. Ernie, for the opportunities along the wayπŸ™πŸ»

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your incredible journey and accomplishments Mr. Ernie. It's truly inspiring to see someone turn their dreams into reality through hard work, determination, and perseverance.

Aaron

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on achieving your dream of building PORTMAN College and PORTMAN International School! Your success story reminds us that anything is possible if we believe in ourselves and work hard towards our goals. Thank you for sharing your story and for making a positive impact on the lives of so many people.

Sincerely,
Ms. Haida

Anonymous said...

He always shows how true it is for dreams to come true. Although I am aware that it was not easy for him to reach this level, I am always in awe of his accomplishments. Thanks for always encouraging us to be better Mr. Ernie, and congratulations.

-Lyana-

Zul Azhab said...

With effort and determination, we can transform our dreams into reality, and having a supportive company and team can make a significant difference. Surrounded by people who believe in us and provide necessary resources, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals together. With the right mindset and a supportive community, anything is possible.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Mr. Ernie!

Your story is truly inspiring and a great reminder of the power of hard work and dedication. Your commitment to your vision and the transformation you've achieved in the lives of young people is remarkable. You have shown us that anything is possible if we believe in ourselves and are willing to put in the effort.

Thank you for being an inspiration and for reminding us that one person can make a significant impact in the lives of many. Your story is a powerful reminder of the importance of pursuing our dreams, no matter how big or small they may seem.

Once again, congratulations on achieving your dreams, and may your continued success inspire others to do the same. ❤️

- Asyraf

JL Lai said...

Congratulations! It's been a privilege for me to witness your incredible journey and reflect on how far we've come. I must say, my decision to embark on this path 10 years ago seems to have been a rather intelligent one, wouldn't you agree? πŸ˜‚ Nonetheless, it was all thanks to your guidance, support, and forgiveness. Thank you very much!

Our journey has only just begun, and the upcoming years are undoubtedly destined to be ours. We will not only be the most vocal, but also the most prominent, and for all the right reasons. This is because what we do holds not only meaningful but also has an impact and most importantly, profitable.

Our dreams will be True! It will never be EASY, just DO NOT GIVE UP!

- JL Lai

Rinesh Krishnasamy said...

I am delighted to witness your accomplishment because of your commitment to excellence, hard work, and dedication. Your success is a reflection of your superb leadership and motivates us all to pursue excellence.
Your success is a testament to the great influence you have on our team and the organization as a whole in addition to being a personal achievement. We strive to be better and work harder because of your dedication and accomplishment.

(RINESH KRISHNASAMY)

Anonymous said...

Boss dah buktikan kepada yang ketawakan boss bahawa boss akan capai impian boss. Sekarang, bukan hanya kolej, tetapi International
school pun boleh. Hasil kerja yang tidak kenal erti putus asa. Dan tidak pernah kenal erti jemu dan lelah.

- Fadelah -

Tracy Mah Chin San said...

Thank you, Mr. Ernie, for giving me the opportunity to study here and work with you. You have helped me believe that nothing is impossible and dreams can come true. Congratulations on achieving your dream, Mr. Ernie. Nothing is impossible! keep on going ! πŸ”₯

Anonymous said...

I remember you once said, the reason to be an entrepreneur should not be solely for personal gain. The reason should be how we can serve the community. That's how we know that when the times get tough, you won't just pack up and leave, but stay and persevere to serve your community and the people that have been working with you.

This is how i know that Ernie Chen will make this IPO happen. He is not just doing this for himself, but to Revolutionize Malaysian Education.

The chapter ahead is going to be Netflix worthy. Thank you Mr Ernie for making me part of this show.

Rangjini said...

Congratulations Mr. Ernie. It is truly honored and grateful being with you on this journey.

It is said easier than done. Well, the amount of challenges PORTMAN has gone through!!..wow!! .. huh!!! .. it's soo remarkable for where is PORTMAN today!!

PORTMAN will continue its story and create history!! ... Stay TUNE with us PORTMAN 😜

Anonymous said...

Dreams do come true. I have been here to witness the journey for the past 10 years, experiencing the life transformations myself as a student and now as an employee working with the company to continue making a positive impact and even investing in the business. This journey is undoubtedly challenging, but with our shared belief, planning, and hard work, anything is possible. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey.

Ivy

Vicky Yew said...

Real education can transform a life to be better. Even though the process may be tough, as long as one does not give up, nothing is impossible. I am grateful to be serving those who needed for real education. Thank you for the opportunity.
_Vicky_

Srivathani said...

Congratulations Mr Ernie, on your incredible journey and achievements! It's inspiring to see how you turned your dreams into reality and made a positive impact on so many lives. 

Srivathani said...

Congratulations Mr Ernie, on your incredible journey and achievements! It's inspiring to see how you turned your dreams into reality and made a positive impact on so many lives. 

Asfarizal Azree said...

Congratulations Mr. Ernie...

Your story can be insipiring and great reminder of the power of hard work and dedication.

All the dreams become true... Thank you for the opportunityπŸ‘πŸ»

Gym Chan said...

A person who started off in education and continues to be a part of the education business today. He's been my teacher since 10 years ago and still guides and educates me in all aspects of life. A person who never gives up on his passion for educating and doing good for humanity. He is my Sifu - Ernie Chen.

In 10 years, many things have changed, but Mr. Ernie's passion and vision have not change. I have learned so much from him, and my transformation and success today are a testament to his skill as an educator. Many things have changed in 10 years, But I am still with Mr. Ernie and still working towards making education better for all.

Recently, I had a gathering with my secondary school friends after 10 years. They were surprised that I was still with PORTMAN College and still pursuing my passion for education. They have all grown up and now appreciate what they used to miss out on. They even appreciate what PORTMAN Education Group is doing now and wish us the best in achieving our vision.

When people ask me why I'm still with PORTMAN College, my answer is simple: This is the place where I have grown and continue to grow. I am grateful to be a part of PORTMAN Education Group and proud to be a PORTMANian.

Thank you, Ernie Chen and PORTMAN Education Group, for helping me become the person I am today.

Cheryl said...

Do you want to assist me to take care of our PORTMAN K-12 Education? My plan is to become an International School.

Mr. Ernie asked me this question 6 Years ago when we were still in the Heritage “Shop lot” campus and of course my answer was YES. Then 1 year later, I’ve been appointed as Head of Academy to run the show.

The journey was not easy, it’s tough with a lot of tears…… real tears…. But you know what?! We still managed to survive through the pandemic and now growing exponentially and continue to provide Quality Education for our students. πŸ™

Congratulations once again Ernie Chen and thank you so much for making it happen ❤️

Anonymous said...

Very encouraging words and I would like to thank Mr Ernie for the apportunity to be part of the team.