5YO Malaysian boy with autism holds art exhibition, enters Malaysia Book of Records


Rashwin might be autistic, but he has two entries in the Malaysia Book of Records to his name. Photos: Krishnarani Balakrishnan

Last year, Rashwin Kalithas, five, gained a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for naming 98 flags in nine minutes and 54 seconds, the most number of international flags identified by a child with autism.

On Nov 7, the Selangor-based boy added another feather to his cap by gaining another entry in MBR for being the youngest autistic child to hold a solo digital arts exhibition.

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