25-07-2025
Tallest Malaysian man unable to walk due to spine condition, open to treatment
GUA MUSANG: Mohd Azli Hisyam Abdul Ghafar, 31, who was once recognised as the tallest man in Malaysia, is open to receiving medical treatment for his spinal ailment, which has left him unable to stand or walk, if anyone is willing to help.
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Azli, who resides in Rancangan Kemajuan Tanah (RKT) Kesedar Paloh 3, has been confined to his home for the past two years due to the condition.
He now has to crawl to move around, including to the toilet.
He currently earns a modest income of around RM500 a month by selling collectible cards via TikTok live sessions.
"I haven't been able to stand or walk for two years.
"To go anywhere, even to the toilet, I have to crawl.
"My daily activities are now limited to my home.
"I haven't stepped outside in two years. I work online, mostly selling Pokémon cards through live sessions on TikTok.
"If anyone is willing to help and come to my house, I'm open to receiving treatment.
"Deep down, I hope I can walk again," he said after receiving a visit from Kesedar Perkilangan Sdn Bhd (KPSB) chairman Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim at his home.
His father, Abdul Ghafar Omar, 79, said Azli, the seventh of eight siblings, has remained strong-willed and focused despite his condition.
"He underwent surgery in 2018 to remove a tumour from his head at Kuala Lumpur Hospital and had follow-up treatments.
"His mobility is now severely limited.
"He can only sit or crawl. But his mind remains sharp, and he continues his work online.
"We can only pray that he regains his health.
"We also hope medical professionals, whether modern or traditional, will come forward to help him," he said.
Meanwhile, Syahbuddin said KPSB would make efforts to connect Azli with medical specialists for his spinal issues.
"If left untreated, he may lose his ability to walk permanently, and his condition could worsen over time," he said.
