KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A woman's life changed dramatically after her son was charged in a murder case, prompting her to pursue a law career despite not having completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).

Azlina Abdul Aziz, 52, said the 2016 ordeal marked a turning point in her life.

"I never imagined becoming a lawyer. I was just a housewife. I grew up in a poor Felda settlement and did not finish school up to SPM," she told Harian Metro. 

She also cited her father's mental health issues as part of the challenges she faced growing up.

Azlina, known online as Makcikmanis, has since attracted attention for her journey from homemaker to lawyer, particularly as she lacked formal secondary education.

She married young but divorced, be...