Heart & Soul: The trials and tribulations of very tall people

Myanmar's tallest man, Win Zaw Oo, at Yangon International Airport in August 2013 as he prepares to leave for Singapore to seek medical aid. Report states Win, 36, stands at 233cm. - EPA/Lynn Bo Bo

In Malaysia, being exceptionally tall can be very challenging.

Sikh males are generally born tall and I’m no exception. Although I’m mixed, I suppose my Punjabi genes are much more dominant. While barefoot, I stand at 1.87m. I’m taller by a few centimetres when I put on my shoes.