From outcasts to heroes

Robin Leong (middle) presenting his artwork to Dr Waters (right) at the launch of the story gallery at Sungai Buloh Leprosy Settlement. On the left is Tan Hing.

FORMER leprosy patients were celebrated for their courage at the launch of a story gallery at the Sungai Buloh Leprosy Settlement.

This was notably different from how they were treated in the past when they were shunned and isolated by the public who were fearful of the disease that caused disfiguration and deformity.