Full house, fuller hearts
PETALING JAYA: Growing up in a large family brings both challenges and rewards, but for those who have lived it, the experience is priceless.
For 37-year-old Sabahan Nurina Md Basir, growing up with 12 other siblings was a colourful and cherished experience filled with laughter, love, and lifelong lessons.
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