Disability no obstacle for man who loves the Penang ferry


Ferry impressive: Omar putting the finishing touches on a replica of the Penang ferry at his home in Lorong Zoo 1 in Air Itam, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: After losing his left leg to diabetes in 2015, Omar Juree went back to doing what he does best – building replicas of the iconic Penang ferry.The 63-year-old, who is wheelchair-bound, spends four to five hours a day producing the artwork.

Over the years, he has made 500 of them.

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