Malaysian cancer survivor finds new meaning in life through pressed flower art

By SHEELA CHANDRAN

Netalia Zerina gathering flowers for her craft. Photos: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

Seven years ago, Netalia Zerina Galea was diagnosed with thyroid cancer while working as a lawyer for a construction company in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

The diagnosis was a harsh wake-up call for the 37-year-old, who was then spending about 10 hours a day at work.

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