Starfruit, (malangkota.go.id) – It is true what the saying goes, where there is a will there is a way. Since the age of three, Muhammad Alif Syaifullah has suffered from autism which sometimes makes him looked down on. But people's cynical views of someone's shortcomings can be changed as long as there is a will.
Currently, the resident of Perum New Puri Kartika Asri Block D1-26, Arjowinangun Village has successfully become an entrepreneur thanks to his hard work despite his physical disabilities. Muhammad Alif Syaifullah has various products that he sells online and offline from Waroeng 3 A & Ndutty Food. His products are selling well not only in the domestic market, but have also penetrated international markets such as Australia.
The 22-year-old man admitted that he was grateful for all the blessings he had received so far. The reason is, in addition to being able to study in the Computer Network Engineering Department, his business has also grown.
"We make many products, starting from Malangan pecel seasoning, traditional herbal medicine, presto milkfish, various culinary delights, Ndutty Food catering, and fresh and healthy instant herbal medicine," he explained.
In addition to culinary businesses, he also developed service businesses such as shoe laundry, disability tutoring, and disability religious study houses. These various businesses were developed in his residence.
Muhammad Alif Syaifullah's biological mother, Afifah Setyani said, before Muhammad Alif Syaifullah was independent and had confidence in himself like today, there was a long process that had to be gone through. Muhammad Alif Syaifullah was not only known to be autistic, but also had hearing loss, difficulty speaking, and could not walk.
"Alhamdulillah, after we did therapy and underwent repeated treatment at RSSA Malang City, Alif finally got better and is now able to be independent and develop a business," said Afifah with emotion.
From the experience of educating Alif, now Afifah who has studied for autistic children has founded a foundation that works to handle inclusive children. This was done after seeing the many inclusive children who were still not being handled properly.
"Even because of shame, there are inclusive children who are not included in the Family Card (KK). This is what makes me even more called to handle inclusive children," he concluded. (cah/ram)
