On course for bright future at sea

Ku (second from right) beaming with pride as he shares the joy with his guardians from the Buddhist temple in Penang after receiving the award at Akademi Laut Malaysia’s 120th convocation in Kuala Sungai Baru, Masjid Tanah.

A TOUGH childhood did not deter Ku Chor Ding from emerging as the Best Overall Cadet at the 120th convocation of Akademi Laut Malaysia (Alam) in Melaka.

The 25-year-old grew up at a Buddhist temple in Penang after his father abandoned the family when he was only three years old.