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Viral story, law degree, lifelong struggle: What's next for this cerebral palsy lawyer?

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Viral story, law degree, lifelong struggle: What's next for this cerebral palsy lawyer?

In a remote Kampung in Malaysia, a cerebral palsy lawyer named Muhammad Salim Harmanain tells his story of navigating life with a disability. Driving through unfamiliar village roads, he initially feared he was lost, but Google Maps helped him find his way. Upon arriving at his modest house, Salim's father emerges, grateful that the driver found them.

Salim explains that his father supported him in completing his legal studies despite the sacrifices he made. While Salim himself regrets choosing law as his career path, he acknowledges his father's role in his success. Despite the challenges of being a disabled student, Salim persevered and now practices law, hoping to move beyond the story that made him famous.

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