Compiled by MARTIN CARVALHO, TAN SIN CHOW and R. ARAVINTHAN
DESPITE having only one leg since he was a child, Muhammad Alif Aiman Juyana @ Azlan has never let his disability stop him from pursuing his dreams, Harian Metro reported.
The 27-year-old logistics executive graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi Mara yesterday.
Muhammad Alif Aiman, who was diagnosed with right tibia osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer, at age eight, described his achievement as a victory against life’s challenges.
“I am grateful to God. I am very happy that this long-awaited moment has finally arrived,” said the Business and Management Faculty student when met at his convocation ceremony in Shah Alam.
“My thanks also go to my parents, who have given me endless support.”
Following his diagnosis in 2006, he underwent several chemotherapy sessions. Unfortunately, his right leg had to be amputated.
“That did not break my spirit, and I was determined to prove that my disability is not a barrier to success,” he added.
Muhammad Alif Aiman, who works at a logistics and haulage service provider in Port Klang, said many had initially doubted that he would be able to work in a warehouse.
However, he succeeded with the support of his employer and colleagues.
His main focus now is on building a career in the logistics field, and he also hopes to pursue a master’s degree in the future.
> Actress Qasrina Karim has stopped reading the comments section of her social media accounts due to harsh criticism over her role in the drama Thariq Ridzuwan: His Treasure, Kosmo! reported.
Her detractors said she landed the role of Husniya Radwadue due to her looks rather than her acting ability.
“When Thariq Ridzuwan: His Treasure aired, there were a lot negative comments from netizens which made me feel dejected.
“Their criticism was not about my acting but my physique. I am a normal human being and have a heart and feelings. I am not a robot,” the 29-year-old told reporters.
“I will surely feel sad as I had given my all when playing the character Husniya Radwa.”
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
