Malaysian father wants to teach young adults with autism about farming


With years of training, Muhammad Luqman (left) is much more capable and confident, says Mohd Adli (right). Photos: The Star/Raja Faisal Hishan

In the last three months, Mohd Adli Yahya, 57, has spent a lot of time poring over information on agricultural farming. He’s keen on vertical farming and is thinking of various ways to make it sustainable for his staff.

The founder of Autism Cafe Project – a social enterprise for young adults with autism – is looking at diversifying his business and is placing his bet on chilli farming.

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