TANJUNG MANIS: Concerned over the fate of a former Paralympic athlete who is now living his life on a wheelchair, a ship engineer has stepped up to help the man with special needs (OKU).
Sebuti Juni, 44, from Kampung Betanak was moved to give Seruji Saili, 43, a new wheelchair after he came to know of the condition of the man from a friend.
According to Sebuti, Seruji who has a disability since childhood has to skew the wheel to facilitate his daily movement.
“I was told the wheelchair that he has been using was also the contribution of a certain person but it is getting old and faulty.
“As a human being, I feel responsible to help. I was moved when seeing his condition. My intention is sincere, just to ease the burden of Seruji,” he said.
Seruji who lives in Kampung Rajang once represented Sarikei in state Paralympic sports around the year 2000.
Today, he relies on the Social Welfare Department (JKM) for financial assistance of RM200 to RM300 per month.
“The wheelchair facilitates my movement everywhere including to the mosque.
“I am very grateful and happy. This contribution means a lot to me. Thank you for helping. I will use it as best I can,” he said.
