Malaysian woman quits office job to pursue career as a commercial diver

'While diving might seem intimidating to some, I feel empowered underwater,' says Fatin. Photos: Fatin Nadzirah Mohd Arsad

As a commercial diver, Fatin Nadzirah Mohd Arsad has had her fair share of adventures under water.

“Once, while drilling underwater with my husband, I accidentally fell along with the hydraulic drill (that had slipped from its hold) about three metres down after drilling one hole. Thankfully, there was mud at the bottom, and there were two other divers who helped me.