Destined for greatness: Dr Ling with his mother Tan Jin Choo The life story of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik as told to journalist Foong Pek Yee shortly after his retirement from active politics in 2003. Dr Ling was the fourth generation of the Ling family, with a history dated back to Sitiawan, Perak in … Continue reading<span …
By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com July 4, 2026. THE summer of 2026 is special for Bernice Ooi. Performing for the King and Queen of Sweden on their Golden Wedding Jubilee is a milestone for the Royal Swedish Orchestra where Bernice is a tutti second violinist. Held at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm on … Continue reading<span …
Cellist Elizabeth Tan and concert pianist Lee Jae Phang at the concert titled Postcards from the Silk Road. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com First published: July 3, 2026 Updated: Oct 3,2026 Mention the thousands of kilometres of Silk Road conjures images from camels, caravans, horses to the rise and fall of empires and … Continue reading<span …
Datuk Dr Ken Phua and Datin Cathlyn Lee in the music industry. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Photos: Courtesy of BMGB May 9, 2026 She plays the piano and her second son follows in her footsteps. Her firstborn and third and youngest child, both boys, play the drums while her husband plays a few … Continue reading<span …
STAGE PERFORMANCE : an integral part of a complete music education By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Photos: courtesy of Lee Jae Music Studios April 30, 2026 It is all about confidence, endurance , musicality and poise. Taking part in piano recitals is an integral part of a complete music education, says piano teacher Lee Jae … Continue reading<span …
A life of service : Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik with the media at his last press conference as the Transport Minister in his office in Kuala Lumpur in 2003. The medical doctor-turned-politician passed away peacefully in Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2026 at the age of 82. China Press exclusive Reporter: Ng Siew Chin … Continue reading<span …
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A major milestone: Dr Ling with his mother during his graduation as a medical doctor in University of Singapore in Singapore …
Mother’s love: Dr Ling with his mother Tan Jin Choo. The life story of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik as told to …
Gifted child: Dr Ling at the age of five. The life story of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik as told to …
Young and brilliant : Dr Ling joined the Federation Military College in January 1958. The college was re-designated as the Royal …
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This Mid-Autumn Festival holds a special meaning for folks in Changkat Kruing New Village in Sitiawan. Sept 13, 2022 Photos: By Changkat …
The Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com HAPPILY he hopped on to a bus to go home, only to …
Bagan Ayer Masin Chinese fishing village in Pontian, Johor, is almost 170 years old. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com It is all …
Unveils what it takes to stand out in a crowd. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com THE little cafe in Pekan Nanas, …
