Chow left journalism in 1986 to become Kit Siang’s political secretary in Penang, and has since held important positions, including representing the Tanjung and Batu Kawan parliamentary seats.

KUALA LUMPUR: With a firm belief that people can rise above any adversity, Nor Akmar Ali has dedicated herself to helping the many outcasts and homeless in Chow Kit get back to living a dignified ...