75YO Malaysian started painting during Covid-19, now it's a source of income

Abdul Hamid picked up his paintbrushes in the long days at home during the pandemic and rekindled a passion that he had set aside for decades. Photos: The Star/Izzrafiq Alias

Four years ago, academician Abdul Hamid Mohamed, 75, turned to painting to combat boredom during the movement control order (MCO) due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Little did the adjunct professor from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur anticipate that this casual hobby would not only infuse purpose into his retirement years but also turn into a source of income.