Malaysian clinical cardiologist has autism, and she stands proud


Dr Rowina was diagnosed with high-functioning autism as an adult. Photos: The Star/Samuel Ong

Clinical cardiologist Dr Rowina Lynne Murray, 39, had just wrapped up a series of patient consultations when she grabbed a grilled chicken salad and a cup of coffee to go. It was past 2pm – another late lunch for the specialist at Institut Jantung Negara in Kuala Lumpur.

“Our meal times are always very erratic. It all depends on our work schedule, and the number of cases we have for the day,” says Dr Rowina during an interview at her workplace.

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