Blind voter fulfills responsibility

KUCHING: Like many first-time voters, Muhammad Alwi Tiong was all excited to cast his vote in the 15th general election (GE15) today. The 35-year-old who is blind arrived at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Sungai Tapang Hilir voting centre in Batu Kawah here at around 9.08am. He was accompanied by his best friend, Douglas […]

To some blind, music is their vision

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. — Plato, Athenian philosopher If one takes a look at numerous editions of global Got Talent shows, there are many blind or visually impaired contestants with special musical talent. Here in Sarawak, I have come across […]

Rajit, the blind grill cook

KUCHING: Looking at a dish changing colour while being cooked is the best way to know if the dish is ready to be served. But not for Rajit Hairani, a visually impaired man who grills all the chickens at Ayam Panggang Wak Legend stalls at Sungai Maong here. He simply depends on his sense of […]