The many faces of retirement


(From left) Saziah on a recent road trip with former schoolmate, Hanim Mohd, and younger sister Datin Seri Haliza Samsuri. — SAZIAH SAMSURI

In the early hours of the morning, with the morning mist still clinging to the damp football field, folk are already filling into Kompleks Sukan Bangi in Selangor. They are regulars at the spot: Joggers, brisk walkers, and tai chi enthusiasts.

Among them is Saziah Samsuri, who has faithfully made the trip to the complex part of her morning routine for some years now. She’s chosen to navigate through the early morning traffic in exchange for a dose of fulfilling “me” time.

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