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Hype Malaysia
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
HK Director Alfred Cheung Impressed By Malaysia's Cleanliness, Says It's A Great 2nd Home Option
Many Hong Kong stars who have visited Malaysia have praised the country, the people and the food. Director and actor Alfred Cheung (張堅庭) is one such visitor, and one aspect of Malaysia seems to have left a deep impression on him. On 7th May 2025 (Wednesday), the filmmaker updated his Facebook account to share about his recent trip to Kuala Lumpur. According to Alfred, he was here on holiday with his niece and a group of friends. In his post, the 69-year-old included photos of his accommodation, which was his niece's home in the city. Alfred spoke fondly of the luxurious space, noting the windows with a great view of the night sky. Continuing his praise for Malaysia, Alfred said the country seems like a great option for a second home, listing several positive points as a Hong Kong native. He explained, 'Cantonese is widely spoken here, and prices are attractive,' before noting that it was not the right time for him to buy a property. While there were many good points, Alfred said Malaysia's cleanliness left the biggest impression on him. He wrote, 'The Malays are more strict than the Chinese, perhaps because of their religious teachings. Their bathroom may be old, but it's always clean. There is no smell of urine.' Alfred then shared an anecdote from when he stopped for a toilet break during his visit to Cameron Highlands. He said, 'The cleanliness stood out. The place wasn't neglected, even though we were in a remote area.' The director then quipped that Hong Kong diners should reflect. Alfred ends his post with more praise for Malaysians, lauding their warmth and humility. He said, 'They're easily happy and have close-knit family relationships, which I genuinely envy.' Many local netizens have reacted to the post, sharing welcome messages for the director. Some also thanked him for his praise of Malaysia. Funnily enough, a few Hong Kong natives seconded his opinion on public restrooms. We're glad to hear that Alfred had a great time in Malaysia, and we hope to see him return soon! What are your thoughts on this? Source: Facebook
The Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Alfred Cheung picks M'sia as good choice for 2nd home, impressed by cleanliness
Hong Kong filmmaker Alfred Cheung recently visited Kuala Lumpur for a holiday. Photos: China Press, Alfred Cheung/Facebook Hong Kong filmmaker and actor Alfred Cheung Kin Ting recently enjoyed a holiday in Kuala Lumpur with his niece and a group of friends. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (May 5), Cheung, 68, shared several photos from the trip – including a group photo in front of a mural, two images showcasing his niece's spacious living area and another of the city skyline at night. 'The living room sparkles like a galaxy at night thanks to the window which stretches across the room. It feels like I'm surrounded by stars,' he wrote in the captions. Cheung, who has participated in the production of over 80 films, praised Malaysia as an ideal destination for a family getaway. While the actor sees the country as a promising option for a second home, he's still waiting for the right time to purchase a property here. 'Cantonese is widely spoken and prices are attractive. It's indeed a good choice for a second home, but it's still not the right time for me to buy property,' he said. The Z Storm (2014) star also praised Malaysians for their warmth and humility, adding: 'They're easily content and have close-knit family relationships which is something I genuinely envy.' Out of the many things Malaysia has to offer, Cheung said it was the cleanliness that left the biggest impression on him. He noted that while some toilets may be old, most are 'relatively clean and free of stench'. 'During my last trip to Cameron Highlands, we stopped for a toilet break. Even though we were in a remote area, the cleanliness stood out – nothing was neglected. The cha chaan tengs in Hong Kong really need to reflect,' he said. Many netizens have since flooded the comments with welcoming messages for Cheung, while others thanked him for his kind words about Malaysia. 'I've always wanted to live in Malaysia,' one netizen wrote. Another added: 'I visited Malaysia a few months ago, and my friends there were very welcoming. The houses were spacious, and prices were half of what they are in Hong Kong. Gasoline is also cheaper there … A great place to retire.'
