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Spoilt for choice: Ruben and Kanamal busy preparing the different types of cookies at their home in Kampung Baru Sungai Lalang in Sungai Petani, Kedah. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

SUNGAI PETANI: When K. Hemarruben was asked to quit his job as a pastry commis at a hotel in May, he felt lost and confused.

With a 76-year-old grandmother to care for at home, the 23-year-old, who was born blind, knew it wouldn’t be easy to get another job due to his disability.

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