Sam Kian Seng. Photo: The Star Media Group
It's the kind of story that Oscar-winning movies are made of: A boy born in poverty and bullied as a kid inexplicably finds a sense of belonging with gangsters, eventually dropping out of school and joining one of the biggest gangs in Malaysia, before ultimately becoming a 'tai kor' himself.
An assault with a deadly weapon, however, leads to his arrest and a life sentence. Over the next 28 years of incarceration, he discovers religion and becomes a prominent figure among prison inmates and wardens. His redemption arc finally secures him a royal pardon and his freedom.
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