In the mood for celebration Jan 29, 2025 By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Concert pianist and teacher Lee Jae Phang says his musical arrangement this year unites the famous Gong Xi Gong Xi (Congratulations, Congratulations) with a variation on it and a new tune, both composed by him. Combining his musical imagination and creativity , … Continue reading "Ushering in Chinese New Year with a twist"
Hope-turns- despair…Cold and confused, a pet dog named Pudding cuts a lone figure at the entrance to its village in Yeonggwang County, South Korea waiting for its family’s return. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Jan 4, 2025 Every approaching vehicle brings Pudding hope that quickly turns despair as they zoomed past with no sight of … Continue reading "A winter that will never be the same"
Celebrate the power of music…International concert pianist Lee Jae Phang delivered a series of high-profile performances in Cambodia recently. The Grand Opening of the First Edition of the European Music Cultures Festival (Nov 1 – 3, 2024) saw him sharing the stage with violinist Dino Akira Decena and cellist Steven Retallick, performing piano trios to … Continue reading "When genius and passion meet"
Do Good…Carlsberg Malaysia , Top Ten Charity Concert and donors/supporters raised RM3,016,280.00 to treat poor patients. The noble cause is in line with Carlsberg’s corporate social responsibility while Top Ten Charity Concert boasts a 30 plus year track record in fundraising for the needy. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Oct 23, 2024 Rising healthcare cost … Continue reading "United for the poor and sick"
Making the grade: The joy and transformative power of music via deliberate daily practice, commitment to regular piano lessons and perseverance in the face of inevitable challenges along the way to improve one’s musical skills – piano teacher Lee Jae Phang. Photo: A studio recital of Lee Jae’s piano students on Sept 7, 2024. Twenty … Continue reading "Making your mark"
Riding the waves of technology growth: Dr Lim Huat Seng’s first encounter with a computer was at the University of Queensland in Australia in the 1960s. And he went on to head the largest computer center among universities in South East Asia a decade later. The Colombo Plan scholar not only helped revolutionize the technology … Continue reading "Pioneering change"
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Ushering in Chinese New Year with a twist
In the mood for celebration Jan 29, 2025 By Foong …
A winter that will never be the same
Hope-turns- despair…Cold and confused, a pet dog named Pudding cuts …
When genius and passion meet
Celebrate the power of music…International concert pianist Lee Jae Phang …
United for the poor and sick
Do Good…Carlsberg Malaysia , Top Ten Charity Concert and donors/supporters …
Pioneering change
Riding the waves of technology growth: Dr Lim Huat Seng’s …
Showcase of talent and commitment
Simply remarkable : Twenty-nine piano students with their piano …
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A winter that will never be the same
Hope-turns- despair…Cold and confused, a pet dog named Pudding cuts …
Ride the wave to a new high
Of beauty and simplicity. Story and photos by Foong …
A gift from Tai Kung
Continuing a fine tradition. Story and photos by Foong …
No ordinary community
The destination: This is the place in Sitiawan in Sept …
A blessed and beautiful Saturday.
Bringing hope : Another RM1.063 mil for a hospital for …
More than good food.
Recipe for a worthy cause. Sept 23, 2022. By Foong …