Still inspired to help others


Chew is motivated to fight on for the sake of her family. – GLENN GUAN/The Star

FORMER deputy minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun is fighting a different battle these days after leaving politics – a battle with cancer.

“I was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer last December during a mammogram. I sought treatment at a private hospital before switching to University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in Kuala Lumpur due to financial concerns,” said Chew.

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