Treasuring the gems of fatherhood

Generational treasures: Rafidah (third from left) at the launch of ‘Fathers And Their Wisdom’. Also present is Halimah (second from right). — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Likening a father to a master gem cutter, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz says it is he who helps turn the child into a jewel.

“A child is born as a rough gem and parents are the gem-cutters. Above that, the father is the master cutter.