Never-ending Sorrow

Nirmala's life is not much different from a series of tragedies seen in plays. But this noble daughter remains strong.

June 1, 2004

THE intimacy at the hospital ward was almost lacking in warmth, although a family reunion was taking place. Nirmala Bonat's reception of her mother and uncle, who came to visit at the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital last Wednesday, was apparently quite cold. Martha Toni's tears were responded to with short sighs and shaking of the head from Nirmala. She was not very enthusiastic too when several photographers requested that she hug her mother for

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