“I used to serve in the military for 20 years and was doing very well, but my world came crumbling down when I was diagnosed with a rare medical condition, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome. I had brain and spinal cord tumours that affected my left lower limb and I went for an operation in 2018, but I still had limited control over my muscles. This meant that I could no longer perform my army duties, and I was out of a job at 40 years old. I had to find a new job.

I saw Grab as a potential opportunity as I could still drive, so I applied for a letter from the hospital to certify me fit to drive and applied to be a driverpartner. I am grateful that Grab helps persons with disabilities like me, who can find it very hard to find other jobs. Today, my family does not need to worry about me as I can not only support myself, but also contribute to the family’s household income.”