Goal is to see parents stress-free, says SMU graduate

She says that they have supported her tremendously despite financial challenges

Singapore Management University graduate Farah Abdul Malik with her parents, Madam Fatimah Alwi and Mr Abdul Malik Rahman Shah. Ms Farah is currently enrolled in a two-year fast-track Master of Philosophy in Psychology programme at the university.
Singapore Management University graduate Farah Abdul Malik with her parents, Madam Fatimah Alwi and Mr Abdul Malik Rahman Shah. Ms Farah is currently enrolled in a two-year fast-track Master of Philosophy in Psychology programme at the university. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
Amelia Teng
Education Correspondent
Updated
Jul 31, 2019, 05:00 AM
Published
Jul 31, 2019, 05:00 AM
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While growing up in a Pasir Ris condominium as a child, Ms Farah Abdul Malik had few worries.

Her father was a chief steward with United Airlines and her mother worked as a secretary at an electronics firm.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 31, 2019, with the headline Goal is to see parents stress-free, says SMU graduate. Subscribe

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