Malaysian dad goes all out to help young adults with autism gain jobs


Job opportunities help Muhammad Adeeb (right) become more comfortable interacting with other people. Photos: The Star/Sheela Chandran

Muhammad Adeeb Nu’aim Ibrahim, 16, has medium-functioning autism, but he has big dreams. He loves baking and cooking, and hopes to become a chef after finishing high school.

Last month, he moved a step closer to that dream when he was accepted as a trainee at Fuiyoh! It’s Uncle Roger, a restaurant in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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