Malaysian all-autistic band Zimi J uses music to connect to the world

Introducing ... Zimi J. From left: Ilyas, Lim, Wan Zareef and Johnson. Photos: LOW BOON TAT/The Star

“Come on, Joshua, stop looking down! The girls want to see your face,” teases music teacher Edwin Nathaniel.

Guitarist Joshua Daniel Johnson smiles and shifts his gaze upwards momentarily, giving enough time for the photographer to take some shots.