After four years of poor vision, Din can see clearly again

For four years, Mohd Din Deli suffered from poor vision due to cataracts, which gradually stole his sight and independence. The 65-year-old security guard relied on a walking stick to navigate the city, unable to see where he was going. Divorced and estranged from his children, Din resorted to sleeping in a budget hotel near Pudu Sentral, relying on the generosity of strangers for food and money.

Occasionally, businessman Jeyenderan Ramasamy would help him cross the road or provide him with cash. When Jeyenderan learned of Din's condition, he arranged for him to undergo cataract surgery, which cost RM1,800. Despite being unable to afford the procedure, Din felt helpless, believing he would spend the rest of his life in darkness.

Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Manjit Singh revealed that Din's cataracts were severely advanced when he sought treatment. After the successful surgery on both eyes on August 4, Din's vision returned to normal. The surgery has now granted Din the freedom to recognize faces and move independently once again. Jeyenderan even offered Din a job at his company, bringing new hope and gratitude to the grateful recipient.

For National Day, Din eagerly anticipates watching fireworks with his own eyes, a simple pleasure he could not experience for years.