RM15k for blind man’s studies in the US

Best of luck: (From left) Chong, MSEF deputy president Datuk Chan Wah Kiang and Sim seeing Noorilham off at KLIA.

PETALING JAYA: Being blind has never stopped Noorilham Ismail from excelling in his studies.

While studying at Universiti Sains Malaysia’s (USM) school of humanities, the man from Felda Lok Heng Selatan in Kota Tinggi, Johor, received its Historical Society’s Gold Medal at age 28.Noorilham, now 33, aspires to be an economist despite the many obstacles ahead, and is currently pursuing his PhD.