Little warrior fulfils dream of military life


From boy to man: Akif Ziyan in full military uniform being greeted by armed forces personnel at the Jugra Air Base in Banting. — Bernama

BANTING: A young boy battling blood cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukaemia) has fulfilled his dream of experiencing military life, even if only for a fleeting moment, at the Jugra Air Base here.

Four-year-old Akif Ziyan Azhar’s dream of becoming a soldier, even for a day, was made possible by the NGO Make-A-Wish Malaysia, which conveyed his dream to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).

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