Ex-addict with disability now a successful entrepreneur
PASIR MAS: Choosing to make friends with the wrong type of people 20 years ago made life for Ali (not his real name) miserable. His life changed in the blink of an eye when he got involved in drug abuse at the prompting of his so-called friends. Through his friends, Ali, who is also visually impaired, was […]
Covid-19 victim’s family gets his Socso benefits
KUCHING: The family of a man who died of Covid-19 has received a cheque for RM2,000 and other benefits from the Social Security Organisation (Socso). The cheque was presented by Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee, on behalf of Sibu Socso, to Zainon Haron, the mother of the late Syahrizan Sabri, […]
Nicol, Ras Adiba share secrets of success
KUALA LUMPUR: “The key is to keep focused on improvements.” That has been the mantra of former eight-time world squash champion Datuk Nicol Ann David. Sharing her journey to success, Malaysia’s Queen of Squash said even after winning the world title, she never once felt like she knew everything. “I always felt I have something […]
Disability not obstacle to Wilson’s success
MUKAH: Physically challenged Wilson Frederick Aki’s maxim is very simple: “I try my best”. Since attending courses in Kota Samarahan and Bangi (Selangor) between 1998 and 2000 right up to becoming a self-employed electrical and electronic equipment repairman, Wilson has lived up to this motto. Equipped with the certificates coupled with his inborn talent, he […]
It’s time for a decisive win
In the fight against our oldest foes — mosquitoes By Htin Kyaw Thu & Leo Braack The fight between mosquitoes and mankind is a tale as old as time. With the diseases they carry, mosquitoes have caused humanity devastating death and disability throughout history. In 2018, there were over 228 million malaria cases […]
Defying the odds
Limb amputation is a life-changing event that signifies long-term physical, social, psychological, and environmental change. And that is exactly what Manny Lobrigo Jr. had to experience, when he lost his left leg in a tragic accident. This is the heart-warming story of how Manny manages to bounce back and achieved more than he could ever […]
