The music album 'A Christmas Gift' started as a love project where one young lady, Merry Riana, decided to contribute her loving service to the Church. Soon, it touched more hearts and attracted many others to join in to contribute as well.


Most Rev Msgr Nicholas Chia
Archbishop
Catholic Church of Singapore

For someone her age, Merry Riana's achievements have been remarkable. More  than  the  material  wealth  she  has  built  in  a short  span  of  time  after  graduation,  her  success  is  about stories  of  courage  to  dream, of  triumph  over  adversity, of resolve  to  make  a  difference,  and  of  gratitude  in  being  able to  contribute  to  the  community. In short, Merry epitomizes the character of today outstanding achievers, always persevering, always inspiring.

Mr Chang Long Jong
Deputy CEO
MediaCorp

The book 'A Gift From A Friend' is a good book written by a young and aspiring entrepreneur, Merry Riana, who dares to dream and has the courage to do. The spirit of success is dependent on the courage to seek and to strive. Fortune favors the brave. Well done!

Mr Ron Sim
Group CEO
OSIM International

For anyone interested in the topic of business; theoretically and practically; Merry Riana's book 'A Gift From A Friend' is an illuminating read. I recommend it highly.

Mr Charles Wong
Director
Charles & Keith International

Merry Riana is one of the interesting and inspiring people whom I have been very impressed with. She possesses something which is vastly lacking in today's peers of her age and in even those more senior than her i.e. good character and attitude towards life. Particularly I admire her readiness to share her knowledge and experience with others.
Merry’s appreciation of her worth today is by helping others through her books and courses so that more people are able to realize their dreams and their objectives in life. She is shedding light to the path leading to successful life and therefore what she has been doing is contributing towards the betterment of mankind and society as a whole.
I believe that Merry's effort and contribution thus far is worthy of recognition and I hope she will continue to pursue her commendable endeavor.

Mr James Ang
Chief Executive Officer
Crocodile International

Merry Riana was a recipient of NTU’s Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award 2006. This award recognizes NTU alumni under the age of 40 years old and whose endeavors in their chosen professions are worthy of recognition and have brought honor to the University.
Being a successful entrepreneur at such a young age, Merry was frequently interviewed in various media, to share her success story which she has attained shortly upon her graduation from Nanyang Technological University in 2002. Her organization, Merry Riana Organization, aims to nurture youths into living their dream, and subsequently giving back to the society. She has also authored a book "A Gift From A Friend", an inspirational book on her entrepreneurship journey.
We are indeed proud of Merry’s accomplishments.

Mr Soon Min Yam
Director of Alumni Affairs Office
Nanyang Technological University

I have known Merry Riana for many years and have known her to be highly motivated to be successful without losing sight of the balance needed in one’s life.
I feel Merry’s leadership and focus are well beyond her years. As we know her accomplishments, both professionally and personally, are truly commendable.

Mr Edward Navarro
Regional Head of Insurance
Citibank