Her bones are so brittle they can break like glass

Unlike other children, Evelyn is not allowed to run or jump as she could risk breaking her bones. Photos: The Star/M. Azhar Arif

Evelyn Chuah is small for her size. Like any four-year-old, her run-off mode is activated once a playground is within sight. But instead of running – or skipping and hopping for that matter – she holds on tightly to her mother’s hands.

It’s not that she’s shy, or wary of exploring a new environment.