Strength of mind brings them to finish line


Khairullah Affarouk (left) and Kamal proudly showing their scrolls at UPM’s 44th convocation ceremony in Serdang. — Bernama

Visual impairment has not hindered Khairullah Affarouk Paiman, 37, from realising his ambition of becoming a lecturer.

Born in Felda Pemanis, Segamat in Johor, he now holds a Master’s Degree in Bahasa Melayu from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

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