Woman with 21 children braves unkind criticism

Compiled by C. ARUNO, JUNAID IBRAHIM and R. ARAVINTHAN

A WOMAN who has 21 children spoke of how her family was often excluded in many kenduri invitations (wedding receptions) held by neighbours who were worried that her entire brood would turn up for the feast.

Aisyah Ismail, 61, said she has often been hurled insults for having borne so many children, Metro Ahad reported.