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Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- General
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Love Beyond Time: The Penang Uncle Who Never Stopped Saying Good Morning To His Late Wife
Subscribe to our FREE The sun hasn't yet touched the peaks of Penang's hills when Loo Khai Oon begins his daily pilgrimage of love. At 65, he moves with purposeful steps through the morning mist, embarking on a 15-km journey he's made nearly 3,000 times before – all to say good morning to the woman who captured his heart over three decades ago. For nine years, while the rest of the world swipes right and left searching for connection, this retired tower crane operator has been writing his own love story, one footstep at a time. His destination: the United Hokkien Cemeteries in Paya Terubong, where his heart has resided since 2015. What began as a widower's morning ritual has bloomed into Malaysia's most touching testament to unconditional love. Each dawn, as the clock strikes 7 AM, Loo arrives with arms full of devotion – a portable speaker softly playing morning prayers, gardening tools gleaming with purpose, and a tumbler of his wife's favourite coffee, maintaining their breakfast tradition that even death couldn't sever. A Christmas Promise, An Eternal Devotion 'If it's raining, I will wait for the rain to stop. She is a very lovely girl and simple person. She's very kind,' Loo shares, his eyes reflecting memories of 34 shared years. I miss her a lot, I wish I can talk to her. Their love story reads like a classic romance novel – young hearts finding each other when he was 22 and she was just 18, becoming each other's first and only love. Their journey together lasted until leukaemia claimed her at 52, leaving behind five children and a husband whose devotion would become legendary in their community. Life's poetic twists weren't lost on the couple – they exchanged vows on Christmas Day, 1988, and in a bittersweet turn of fate, she was laid to rest on the same date years later. But where others might have been broken by such symmetry, Loo transformed his grief into a beautiful daily homage. For two hours each morning, he tends to her resting place, trimming the grass, wiping the tombstone, and sharing breakfast just as they did for over three decades. To all the people, time don't wait for people. If your partner isn't with you anymore, then you will regret. So cherish the time you had together. True Love Is New Every Morning The depth of his commitment is permanently etched not just in his daily routine but on his body itself. Loo carries his wife's portrait tattooed over his heart, ensuring that even when he's away from the cemetery, she remains close. 'No one understood me like she did,' he reflects, his hand unconsciously moving to the tattoo that keeps her memory alive. After his morning visit, Loo heads to the gym and then home, though sometimes the pull of love brings him back for a second visit, jogging the distance if Malaysia's tropical weather permits. 'I feel uneasy if I don't see her at least once every day,' he admits, his dedication unwavering through storms and sunshine alike. Faith, Hope and Love Remains In a world where love often seems as ephemeral as morning dew, Loo's steadfast devotion stands as a lighthouse of hope. Nine years into his daily pilgrimage, while others might have let their grief fade into occasional visits, Loo's love remains as fresh as the morning dew on the flowers he brings. His story reminds us that true love isn't measured in viral moments or grand gestures, but in the quiet persistence of a heart that refuses to stop saying good morning to its other half. In an age of disposable relationships, Loo's unwavering dedication proves that some loves really do last forever, extending beyond the boundaries of life itself. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Straits Times
Forum: Safety and accessibility prioritised for all users at bus stops
Forum: Safety and accessibility prioritised for all users at bus stops We refer to Mr Loo Pin Mok's letter 'Reckless cycling near bus stops puts commuters at risk', May 21. We are sorry to learn about Mr Loo's unfortunate encounters with irresponsible cyclists at our bus stops. In the design of public bus stops, we prioritise safety and accessibility for all users. While physical barriers can help to keep out errant cyclists, these also impede other users such as those in wheelchairs and those with strollers. As such, we use visual markings and speed regulating strips to remind users to slow down near bus stops. To allow cyclists a safe way to navigate around the bus stops, we have been building bypass paths behind them. This minimises interaction between active mobility users and commuters. Cyclists are to use these bypass paths to give way to commuters and other vulnerable users. Where bypass paths are not available, cyclists are to slow down around bus stops, and dismount where necessary, particularly when passengers are boarding or alighting. LTA takes a serious view of reckless behaviour that endangers others. Our enforcement officers will take firm action against errant riders whose behaviour poses a risk to public safety. Members of the public can also report errant riding through LTA's online feedback form at LTA will take such feedback into account when addressing the issue on the ground. We will continue to educate users on safe and responsible riding. Chan Boon Fui Group Director, Active Mobility Group Land Transport Authority More on this Topic Forum: What readers are saying Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Scoop
27-05-2025
- Scoop
Nelson Courthouse To Reopen To Public After Seismic Upgrade
Ministry of Justice - Latest News [Page 1] 'The health and safety of all users of the courthouse remains a priority. Engineers confirm the building can be reoccupied while further seismic assessment is undertaken,' Mr Loo says. More >> Chief Victims Advisor To Government: Support Available For Victims During Lockdown Friday, 20 August 2021, 6:48 pm | Ministry of Justice New Zealand's Chief Victims Advisor to Government, Dr Kim McGregor, wants victims and survivors of family violence and sexual violence to know that the Police and social services are there to help them even through this period of lockdown. 'My ... More >> Tackling Sexual Violence: National Strategy Design, Execution Will Be Key Thursday, 8 July 2021, 11:50 am | Ministry of Justice Leading family violence and sexual violence sector leaders say the work underway to develop a National Strategy and Action Plans must be well designed and executed because there is an unlikely to be a better chance to get it right. 'This national ... More >> Scott Watson's Convictions To Be Referred To Court Of Appeal Friday, 26 June 2020, 4:35 pm | Ministry of Justice The Governor-General has referred Scott Watson's convictions for murder back to the Court of Appeal, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. Mr Watson was convicted in 1999 of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. His appeal to the ... More >> Revised Practice Notes And Protocols To Be Published For COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Friday, 8 May 2020, 5:07 pm | Ministry of Justice In the event the Government announces an immediate or phased step-down to Alert Level 2 on Monday, the Courts will publish revised practice notes and protocols explaining what effect, if any, this will have on the way each jurisdiction will operate. These ... More >> Statement From The Chief District Court Judge Friday, 24 April 2020, 2:17 pm | Ministry of Justice All divisions of the District Court, including Family Court and Youth Court, are preparing to resume as much work as possible when New Zealand's pandemic response moves to COVID-19 Alert Level 3. More >> Operation Of The Courts Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Thursday, 23 April 2020, 4:52 pm | Ministry of Justice The Prime Minister has now announced the country will move to alert level 3[1] from Tuesday 28 April. In light of this, the Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has announced the following changes to the way New Zealand's courts will be operating: The courts ... More >> Public Access To Courts Tightened For Safety Reasons Thursday, 26 March 2020, 10:31 pm | Ministry of Justice To preserve public safety and give effect to the COVID-19 Alert Level 4, District Courts and the High Court are excluding from courthouses members of the public whose attendance is not required for the business of the court that day. This takes effect ... More >> Family Justice Reforms Monday, 5 November 2018, 11:38 am | Ministry of Justice There are just five days left to make submissions on the Family Justice Services Review says Panel Chair, Rosslyn Noonan. More >> Criminal Justice Advisory Group to visit Northland Thursday, 1 November 2018, 5:23 pm | Ministry of Justice The Government's Safe and Effective Justice Programme Advisory Group – Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – will visit Northland on November 5 and 6 as part of its nationwide consultation to gather information on the criminal justice system. This is the fourth ... More >> Criminal Justice Advisory Group to visit Bay of Plenty Thursday, 1 November 2018, 4:44 pm | Ministry of Justice The Government's Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group – Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – will visit the Bay of Plenty on November 5 and 6 as part of its nationwide consultation to gather information on the criminal justice system. More >> Major crime survey reaches milestone Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:39 pm | Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice's new crime survey – The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey' (NZCVS) – which started in March, has reached its target this month of interviewing 8,000 New Zealanders over the age of 15 about their experience of crime. More >> Criminal Justice Advisory Group to visit South Auckland Friday, 12 October 2018, 12:17 pm | Ministry of Justice The Government's Safe and Effective Justice Programme Advisory Group – Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – will visit South Auckland on October 15 and 16 as part of its nationwide consultation to gather information on the criminal justice system. More >> Waitangi Tribunal finds serious Treaty breaches Monday, 10 September 2018, 3:42 pm | Ministry of Justice The Crown's significant breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi caused serious damage to the mana and autonomy of the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe Pōtae (the King Country), the Waitangi Tribunal has found. More >> Submissions on 2014 Family Justice Reforms Now Open Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 8:55 am | Ministry of Justice The Independent Panel considering the 2014 family justice reforms wants to hear from people who have used the Family Court and related services. More >> Considering the Family Justice System Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 2:55 pm | Ministry of Justice The Independent Panel evaluating the 2014 reforms to the family justice system will be launching a public submissions process from 5 September 2018. More >> Extra support will improve Coronial Post-mortem Services Monday, 20 August 2018, 4:30 pm | Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice has agreed new contracts for post-mortem services across New Zealand. More >> District Court responds to high incidence of disabilities Thursday, 16 August 2018, 12:34 pm | Ministry of Justice The District Court is to consider adopting a different approach to young adult offenders to take account of the high incidence of neurodisabilities among those appearing in court. More >>
Business Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Temasek's SeaTown to invest up to S$115 million in Singapore healthcare firm AddVita
[SINGAPORE] SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (May 21) it is committing up to S$115 million in Singapore healthcare and life sciences firm AddVita. Offering medical and laboratory technologies, AddVita sells pharmaceutical products as well, to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and healthcare providers throughout Asia, particularly South-east Asia. It also buys companies, focusing on small and medium-sized distributors in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, using the so-called buy-and-build strategy. In a joint statement, AddVita said that with SeaTown's support, it will continue to grow using this game plan, where companies complement organic expansion with acquisitions. AddVita aims to establish a platform for small and medium-sized healthcare and life sciences distribution businesses across the region. 'Healthcare and life sciences distribution business is a sector that we have a strong passion for, and it's a core focus for our private equity fund,' Dickson Loo, managing director of private equity at SeaTown, told The Business Times in an exclusive interview. 'In order for quality healthcare to grow, there is also a need for all the ancillary services to grow alongside. So distribution is one key element where we think is important as well.' Distribution is an important element in healthcare and life sciences, said Dickson Loo, managing director of private equity at SeaTown Holdings. PHOTO: SEATOWN As a sector, healthcare's appeal lies in being resilient and able to weather economic downturns. In South-east Asia, he said there's 'very strong' growth potential for healthcare due to rising wealth and growing awareness within the region of the importance of good health. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up However, as the region is diverse, it's important to build a platform for businesses where they can keep operating with a fair amount of autonomy. This is important to SeaTown as the freedom can preserve 'the entrepreneurial culture that made these businesses successful in the first place'. SeaTown last announced an investment in healthcare in March 2023, when it pumped in S$150 million to establish a new Singapore-based medical group, Foundation Healthcare Holdings (FHH). Comprising 50 medical specialists across 13 areas of expertise, FHH's pro forma revenue was estimated to exceed S$130 million, making it one of Singapore's largest private healthcare groups, SeaTown said then. It declined to provide the latest figures. With the AddVita investment, SeaTown is close to fully deploying its private capital master fund of over US$1 billion, Loo said, declining to reveal how much is left. Set up in 2021, the fund is in its last year of investment period. Defensive sector Often viewed as a defensive sector that can withstand the ups and downs of economic cycles, healthcare has been steadily drawing more private investments. According to a Bain report, global private equity deal activity in the sector surged last year, to an estimated US$115 billion - the second-highest annual deal value on record. Bain added that private equity firms continue to invest in healthcare in the Asia-Pacific, where deal values have been steadily rising since 2016. For example, Warburg Pincus and CVC are reportedly vying to buy a stake in Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings, the biggest private hospital group in the Philippines, from KKR and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC. BT understands the sale hasn't been completed. GIC itself said in December it would be injecting an extra US$150 million in Asia Healthcare Holdings, a healthcare delivery platform from South Asia. This follows its first investment of US$170 million in the platform in 2022. Global real estate manager CapitaLand Investment launched a S$350 million wellness fund with Thai property developer Pruksa in late 2023 to focus on healthcare related property. To stand out amid the competition, Loo said it is important for fund managers such as SeaTown to show they can add value to the companies. 'For many years now, there is a fair amount of capital chasing assets in South-east not just what the price that you pay, or how much you're prepared to pay. More importantly, business owners are getting more sophisticated. They see private equity not just as a form of capital, but partners that they can work with to help them grow their business, to help them achieve their aspiration as well.' To do so, Loo said that SeaTown has a dedicated team to work with its partners and portfolio companies. On the investment climate in South-east Asia, which is in the cross-hairs of tariffs imposed by the US, Loo said SeaTown is 'fully alive to the risk' that businesses could slow should the region's economic growth be hit. President Donald Trump announced 'reciprocal' tariffs of up to 49 per cent for South-east Asia on Apr 2, which he subsequently paused for 90 days. But the region's exporters face a double whammy – apart from the looming end to the pause in July, their currencies have also risen against the US dollar, making their products more expensive in international markets. Given South-east Asia is the focus of the SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund, Loo and his team are looking into sectors that are vital, apart from healthcare. This is to protect the fund against any downside caused by the tariffs. 'The way we've thought about this is that there are mission critical services that are similar to healthcare, that will continue to be resilient,' he said. One example is software services in the business services space, another sector the fund has invested in.
Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
‘Age doesn't matter': 78-year-old Mohd Ali wins Open category at Sarawak scrabble championship
The winners take a group with (seated, from sixth right) Loo, Chai, Wong and Chong after the prize presentation. KUCHING (May 14): Age does not matter for 78-year-old Mohd Ali Ismail when it came to competing in the recent Sarawak Open Scrabble Championship. Hailing from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Mohd Ali beat 19 other contestants to come out tops in the Open category, with Kong Chock Heng from Petaling Jaya and Rehdy Khairil Mohd Kamil from Gombak, Kuala Lumpur finishing second and third respectively. Mohd Ali, who was the oldest participant, proved that Scrabble was a lifelong pursuit that transcends age, and his impressive performance was an inspiration to players of all generations. Grayson Ling Dao Xu of SJK Wah Man, Sarikei emerged as champion in the Primary School category, while Delbert Tiong Guo-Yi of Catholic High School, Sibu won the Secondary School category. The championship was organised by the Elite Scrabble Club Kuching in collaboration with the Kuching Love Book Association, and brought together 120 enthusiasts from across Malaysia for a weekend of competitive play at SJK Chung Hua No 2. The championship featured 11 games each for the primary and secondary school categories, while the Open category saw participants compete in 15 intense rounds. Players came from Kuching, Padawan, Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman, Simunjan, Sarikei, Saratok, and Tatau as well as from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Sabah. Elite Scrabble Club president Vince Wong Yii Hui in his speech highlighted the value of language learning and the club's commitment to fostering young minds through scrabble. The club was also honoured by the presence of its newly appointed advisor Dato Jonathan Chai Voon Tok, who attended the closing ceremony. He also said he was in support of Scrabble as a tool for educational development. The event was generously sponsored by Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How. Elite Scrabble Club is grateful to its patron May Loo, who is Kuching Love Book Association founder, for her unwavering aspiration to inspire excellence and SJK Chung Hua No 2 headmistress Chong Lee Phin for her support and for providing the competition venue. education games lead Sarawak Open Scrabble Championship Scrabble
