MALACCA: He used to walk several kilometres to school in his torn shoes and by night he improved his English by reading old copies of The Star, which his mother brought home.
Sugan Selvarajah, 18, is now set to fulfil his dream of studying abroad, thanks to a Public Service Department (PSD) scholarship and financial help from the state government and MIC.
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