Motor neuron disease patients take on Taiping by rail, air

(Above) Abdul Halim Yahaya giving the thumbs up to his ‘magical’ flight on the ultralight trike.

This year’s Malaysia Family Gathering by non-governmental organisation Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Malaysia saw 53 individuals take part in a three-day excursion by train from Kuala Lumpur to Taiping, Perak.

Organised by Taiping Tourism Association, the participants were MND patients in wheelchairs, their family members, children, caregivers, volunteers and MND Malaysia committee members.