Flashback #Star50: Job that pays in many ways


SELANGOR-born newspaper vendor Subramanian Karuthasamy has never considered retiring despite his age.

The 74-year-old has over two decades of news distribution experience under his belt.

Subramanian (left) distributes newspapers around Bangsar and does not plan to retire just yetSubramanian (left) distributes newspapers around Bangsar and does not plan to retire just yet“I started off as a part-time distributor while working in the Works (Public Works) Department in the city centre to help make ends meet.

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