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[VIDEO] At 60, Fajinah Jaafar makes waves in fishing industry

Penangite undeterred by fact that sector dominated by men

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 08 Mar 2021 12:45PM

by Rachel Yeoh

GEORGE TOWN – These days, a woman can do anything a man can.

This includes braving rough seas to make ends meet.

For 60-year-old Fajinah Jaafar, nothing brings her more satisfaction than earning a living as a fisherwoman.

Read The Vibes journalist RACHEL YEOH’s full report here. – The Vibes, March 8, 2021

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