While most throw away their broken items without a second thought, for Johnson Lam each broken item is a chance to fix not just the item itself but also the culture of over-consumerism in the country.
Understanding that repairing items alone would not truly “fix” society, Lam, 45, founded KakiRepair in 2017, a grassroots movement dedicated to changing the way Malaysians view broken belongings.
For his noble efforts, Lam is named as one of the 10 winners of the Star Golden Hearts Award 2025, an annual award by The Star that honours everyday Malaysian unsung heroes.
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