Former Nasom chairperson and autism advocate dies of lymphoma cancer

By SHEELA CHANDRAN

Feilina was known for her advocacy work for individuals with autism. Photos: Filepic

Former chairperson of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom) Feilina Feisol died at 11.23pm last night (June 30) after a long battle with lymphoma cancer. She was 58.

Feilina, a past member of the National Council for Persons of Disability of Malaysia, passed away at a private hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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