President thanks Chingay performers, sponsors at Istana
The Straits Times|February 29, 2024
For Mr Azhar Samsuddin, 55, losing his right leg to drug use in 2016 was a self-described blessing.
President thanks Chingay performers, sponsors at Istana

He turned his life around after the incident, becoming involved in sports and even joining a band, where he played the electric guitar.

Mr Azhar, who uses a wheelchair, performed in the 2024 Chingay Parade as a dancer. He was one of 100 guests invited to the Istana as part of an appreciation reception hosted by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Feb 28.

To prepare to dance in a wheel- chair for the first time as part of music school Faith Music Centre's contingent, the food delivery rider practised every Saturday for two months and watched YouTube videos to learn the moves.

"I saw YouTube videos on how to move, I asked my friends about some of the moves, and I said, 'OK lah, I can make it," said Mr Azhar.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

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