 She was born with muscular dystrophy, a condition that weakens her muscles so she’s unable to walk normally. After facing much discrimination in her hometown, Ling Ling moved to Kuala Lumpur at age 14 to make a living, selling handicraft. Now married, she works at the Beautiful Gate Foundation, helping others who are disabled.
"It was such an encouragement to me. Winning the award was like a sign from God for me to keep on keeping on,” says Ling Ling. “I am now convinced that there is much more in store for me. More people to encourage and changes to bring about."
At the AYA Awards Night last year, the Beautiful Gate Creative Arts Troupe, which includes Ling Ling herself, performed 2 wheelchair dances that were truly inspiring and moving for many who watched. She now studies mass communications on scholarship from one of the award's co-sponsors, Life College. She’s currently busy coordinating the 15th Anniversary celebration for her organization, as well as planning a massive performance for her performing arts troupe. Apart from that, she also has plans to start conducting motivational talks in schools, etc.
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