{
  "id": 4746598,
  "title": "Disabled Terengganu father keeps his family moving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/disabled-terengganu-father-keeps-his-family-moving",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/01/disabled-terengganu-father-keeps-his-family-moving"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zani Mamat, a 48-year-old father born with a disability affecting both legs, ensures his family maintains a steady routine in Jertih, Terengganu. Every afternoon, he travels 10km by three-wheeled motorcycle to collect his four children from two schools. Zani's youngest son, Zain Nazmi, 11, is first, followed by Zarif Nazmi, 15, and Zulaika Najwa, 13. Zani's wife, Nurul Hafizan, 38, assists him in raising their four children, three of whom also have physical disabilities. Zani manages his daily responsibilities alongside his work, which involves operating an anchovy-processing workshop part-time and repairing fishermen’s nets during low fishing seasons. With financial support from the social welfare department and his children receiving assistance as persons with disabilities, Zani focuses on providing routine support to his family. Despite feeling occasional sadness about their situation, Zani finds gratitude in his children's resilience and draws motivation to carry on. His eldest child, Zawani Najwa, 17, with paralysis in both legs, now attends mainstream classes at SMK Tembila. Zarif's legs are bent and rigid, requiring him to use a wheelchair at school and within his home. Zain attends special education classes at SK Beting Lintang and uses a wheelchair at school. Zulaika, the only non-disabled sibling, is in Form One at SMK Tembila. Zani expresses concern about his children's future independence, hoping they will develop enough confidence and skills to manage life without heavy dependence on others.",
  "summary": "Zani Mamat, who has mobility challenges of his own, raises four children while helping three with disabilities navigate school and daily life.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Disabled Terengganu father keeps his family moving",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/disabled-terengganu-father-keeps-his-family-moving-4749518",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:30:00.000Z"
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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."
}