Malaysian mental health practitioner Aini Zubedy makes good in Texas

Aini has come a long way since her days as a volunteer with Befrienders Malaysia. Today she is a mental-health practitioner based in Texas, the United States. Photo: Aini Zubedy

In 1984, Aini Zubedy joined Befrienders Malaysia as a volunteer. One of her duties was to man the 24-hour hotline of the non-profit organisation which helps the suicidal and the depressed, or simply become “listeners” to those who need to talk.

The service is non-sectarian, non-religious, non-political, non-directive and is provided free of charge with the assurance of full confidentiality.