{
  "id": 14828439,
  "title": "‘I want to paint my daughter while I still can’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/i-want-to-paint-my-daughter-while-i-still-can-14828439",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T23:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/16/i-want-to-paint-my-daughter-while-i-still-can"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kiru Muniandy, a once accomplished artist and father, now faces the reality of living with Parkinson's disease. Diagnosed at the age of 50, the disease has gradually taken away his ability to perform the simple tasks he once took for granted. As he looks forward to caring for his seven-year-old daughter, Tammilina, Kiru hopes to regain control over his hands through a deep brain stimulation surgery. The surgery, which costs around RM120,000, could not only help him regain movement and independence but also fulfill his lifelong dream of painting a large portrait of Tammilina. Currently, Kiru and his wife, Chitra, are raising funds for the surgery through various platforms.",
  "summary": "Parkinson’s has taken much of Kiru Muniandy’s independence, but he hopes deep brain stimulation can help him move, create and make more memories with his family.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘I want to paint my daughter while I still can’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/i-want-to-paint-my-daughter-while-i-still-can",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:45:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}