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 …

  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 …

    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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …