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The Star
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Cancer-stricken Peter Pang works hard to recoup RM270K in living & medical bills
Hong Kong actor Peter Pang is working hard to to recoup the costs of his medical treatment. Photo: China Press Despite being diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer in July 2023, Hong Kong singer-actor Peter Pang continues to work tirelessly to recoup the costs of his medical treatment. In a recent update on Xiaohongshu (Red Note), Pang, 54, revealed that he had secured a singing gig at a nightclub in mainland China. He also shared a video from the performance, showing fans enthusiastically singing along as he belted the 1993 classic Sky – originally sung by Cantopop group Beyond. 'I'm grateful that I can still use this body to perform for everyone. I'll keep going,' he captioned his post. According to Hong Kong's Headline Daily , Pang recently admitted to struggling financially. The publication reported that after being out of work for a year to focus on his treatment, Pang has exhausted the HK$500,000 (RM270,751) he borrowed to cover both medical and living expenses. With a wife and three children to support, the former TVB star is eager to return to work to begin repaying his debts. 'No work means no income… My wife is working, but it's hard for her to shoulder everything alone. The money we borrowed is nearly gone. If this keeps up, we won't make it,' he said. Still, the Sinister Beings (2021) actor remains hopeful, adding: 'I want people to know that just because I'm sick doesn't mean I can't work. I'm still full of life. I can do this!'
New Paper
9 hours ago
- Business
- New Paper
Grab driver's $60-a-week gesture is winning hearts in Singapore
When Ms Ann Hansen stepped into her Grab ride just after noon on May 26, she expected a typical journey home. Instead, the American expatriate was greeted by a car interior transformed into a mini haven - complete with snacks, bottled water, charging cables, and even potted plants. "I was really hungry and going home for lunch," Ms Hansen, a communications trainer in her mid-40s and mother of two, told The Straits Times. "I thought I could find something that could hold me over because he had many treats." Neatly arranged shelves behind the front seats were filled with snacks - one side for adults, the other for children. She picked a semi-dried fruit from the adult section and a strawberry chewy candy from the kids' side. Her 15-minute ride, following a half-day training session at work, quickly became one she wouldn't forget - thanks to her driver, Mr Pang Tze Wei. "I said, 'Whoa, you must be a really famous Grab driver!' And his response straight away was, 'No no no, not famous, not famous, always humble.' That immediately struck me," she recalled. During the journey, Mr Pang, 75, shared nuggets of wisdom rooted in simplicity and humility. "Downgrade your house, downgrade your career, downgrade your lifestyle," he said. "Stay humble. Always number two. Then you stay safe. Everyone goes after number one." "It was a breath of fresh air," said Ms Hansen. "He was dishing out these pearls of wisdom the entire ride. It felt like he was sent into my life at that moment for a reason." Moved by the experience, she shared it on Facebook and LinkedIn. The response was overwhelming - her posts garnered over 4,000 interactions, with her Facebook post shared more than 240 times. Others who had encountered Mr Pang also chimed in on the comment section of those posts. "Took his ride last week," wrote Ms Jessie Tan. "A happy-go-lucky driver… had a wonderful and safe journey." Facebook user TP Tay commented: "The best is he sets his own KPIs and pace of work… he lives what he is doing - driving!" Mr Pang told ST that he left his telecommunications job nearly a decade ago to drive full-time. His value-added service stems from observing the needs of passengers. He began by offering passengers the use of phone chargers, and then started dispensing bottled water for those waiting under the hot sun. For longer rides, he thought of snacks - and eventually, the idea expanded into a full set-up. He spends around $60 a week to stock his car, mainly with dried fruit, candy and small snacks - all bought from major candy shops in Singapore. The items, he says, are not cheap, noting that "one lollipop is $2". Mr Pang said he usually restocks snacks and bottled water in his car twice a day. The snacks are suitable for both children and older passengers, and he changes the offerings periodically. Water is the most popular item - he gives out about 10 bottles a day. To maintain a clean car, he sticks to dry, bite-sized snacks that will not flake or spill and vacuums the car every evening. "I don't restrict passengers from taking too many, as long as they are hungry," he said. For Mr Pang, it's not about tips, ratings, or fame. "I never link customer service with money," he said. "If I can do a good deed a day, it will brighten people's day."
The Star
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
This Grab driver's S$60-a-week refreshment gesture is winning hearts in Singapore
SINGAPORE: When Ann Hansen stepped into her Grab ride just after noon on May 26, she expected a typical journey home. Instead, the American expatriate was greeted by a car interior transformed into a mini haven - complete with snacks, bottled water, charging cables, and even potted plants. 'I was really hungry and going home for lunch,' Hansen, a communications trainer in her mid-40s and mother of two, told The Straits Times. 'I thought I could find something that could hold me over because he had many treats.' Neatly arranged shelves behind the front seats were filled with snacks - one side for adults, the other for children. She picked a semi-dried fruit from the adult section and a strawberry chewy candy from the kids' side. Her 15-minute ride, following a half-day training session at work, quickly became one she wouldn't forget - thanks to her driver, Pang Tze Wei. 'I said, 'Whoa, you must be a really famous Grab driver!' And his response straight away was, 'No no no, not famous, not famous, always humble.' That immediately struck me,' she recalled. During the journey, Pang, 75, shared nuggets of wisdom rooted in simplicity and humility. 'Downgrade your house, downgrade your career, downgrade your lifestyle,' he said. 'Stay humble. Always number two. Then you stay safe. Everyone goes after number one.' 'It was a breath of fresh air,' said Hansen. 'He was dishing out these pearls of wisdom the entire ride. It felt like he was sent into my life at that moment for a reason.' Moved by the experience, she shared it on Facebook and LinkedIn. The response was overwhelming - her posts garnered over 4,000 interactions, with her Facebook post shared more than 240 times. Others who had encountered Pang also chimed in on the comment section of those posts. 'Took his ride last week,' wrote Jessie Tan. 'A happy-go-lucky driver… had a wonderful and safe journey.' Facebook user TP Tay commented: 'The best is he sets his own KPIs and pace of work… he lives what he is doing - driving!' Pang told ST that he left his telecommunications job nearly a decade ago to drive full-time. His value-added service stems from observing the needs of passengers. He began by offering passengers the use of phone chargers, and then started dispensing bottled water for those waiting under the hot sun. For longer rides, he thought of snacks - and eventually, the idea expanded into a full set-up. He spends around S$60 a week to stock his car, mainly with dried fruit, candy and small snacks - all bought from major candy shops in Singapore. The items, he says, are not cheap, noting that 'one lollipop is $2'. Pang said he usually restocks snacks and bottled water in his car twice a day. The snacks are suitable for both children and older passengers, and he changes the offerings periodically. Water is the most popular item - he gives out about 10 bottles a day. To maintain a clean car, he sticks to dry, bite-sized snacks that will not flake or spill and vacuums the car every evening. 'I don't restrict passengers from taking too many, as long as they are hungry,' he said. For Pang, it's not about tips, ratings, or fame. 'I never link customer service with money,' he said. 'If I can do a good deed a day, it will brighten people's day.' - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Singapore Grab driver goes viral for his wisdom and in-car goodies
Mr Pang Tze Wei's Grab car comes with snacks, bottled water, charging cables and even potted plants. PHOTO: ANN HANSEN/FACEBOOK SINGAPORE - When Ms Ann Hansen stepped into her Grab ride just after noon on May 26, she expected a typical journey home. Instead, the American expatriate was greeted by a car interior transformed into a mini haven - complete with snacks, bottled water, charging cables, and even potted plants. 'I was really hungry and going home for lunch,' Ms Hansen, a communications trainer in her mid-40s and mother of two, told The Straits Times. 'I thought I could find something that could hold me over because he had many treats.' Neatly arranged shelves behind the front seats were filled with snacks - one side for adults, the other for children. She picked a semi-dried fruit from the adult section and a strawberry chewy candy from the kids' side. Her 15-minute ride, following a half-day training session at work, quickly became one she wouldn't forget - thanks to her driver, Mr Pang Tze Wei . 'I said, 'Whoa, you must be a really famous Grab driver!' And his response straight away was, 'No no no, not famous, not famous, always humble.' That immediately struck me,' she recalled. During the journey, Mr Pang, 75, shared nuggets of wisdom rooted in simplicity and humility. 'Downgrade your house, downgrade your career, downgrade your lifestyle,' he said. 'Stay humble. Always number two. Then you stay safe. Everyone goes after number one.' 'It was a breath of fresh air,' said Ms Hansen. 'He was dishing out these pearls of wisdom the entire ride. It felt like he was sent into my life at that moment for a reason.' Moved by the experience, she shared it on Facebook and LinkedIn. The response was overwhelming - her posts garnered over 4,000 interactions, with her Facebook post shared more than 240 times. Others who had encountered Mr Pang also chimed in on the comment section of those posts. 'Took his ride last week,' wrote Ms Jessie Tan. 'A happy-go-lucky driver… had a wonderful and safe journey.' Facebook user TP Tay commented: 'The best is he sets his own KPIs and pace of work… he lives what he is doing - driving!' Mr Pang told ST that he left his telecommunications job nearly a decade ago to drive full-time. His value-added service stems from observing the needs of passengers. He began by offering passengers the use of phone chargers , and then started dispensing bottled water for those waiting under the hot sun. For longer rides, he thought of snacks - and eventually, the idea expanded into a full set-up. He spends around $60 a week to stock his car, mainly with dried fruit, candy and small snacks - all bought from major candy shops in Singapore. The items, he says, are not cheap, noting that 'one lollipop is $2'. Mr Pang said he usually restocks snacks and bottled water in his car twice a day. The snacks are suitable for both children and older passengers, and he changes the offerings periodically. Water is the most popular item - he gives out about 10 bottles a day. To maintain a clean car, he sticks to dry, bite-sized snacks that will not flake or spill and vacuums the car every evening. 'I don't restrict passengers from taking too many, as long as they are hungry,' he said. For Mr Pang, it's not about tips, ratings, or fame. 'I never link customer service with money,' he said. 'If I can do a good deed a day, it will brighten people's day.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Herald Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Sam Pang locked in to host Logie Awards for third year in a row
Don't miss out on the headlines from Fiona Byrne. Followed categories will be added to My News. It is a Sam Pang 'three-peat,' with the Front Bar star locked in to host the Logie Awards for the third year in a row. Pang, who received high praise for his hosting efforts in 2023 and 2024, will be at the helm of Australian TV's biggest night in Sydney on Sunday, August 3. Sam Pang is hosting the Logie Awards for the third year in a row. Picture: Paramount The role continues Pang domination of local TV in 2025 with the likeable funny guy this year hosting his own tonight show for Channel Ten, appearing on Have You Been Paying Attention on 10 and being a part of Channel 7's hit sports nostalgia show The Front Bar. Sam Pang with Tom Gleisner and Ed Kavalee for Have You Been Paying Attention. Picture: Supplied Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher on The Front Bar. Picture: Supplied The TV Week Logie Awards is acknowledged as one of the toughest hosting gigs in TV with two hard to please audiences — those watching at home and the industry guests in the room for the live broadcast — to entertain and impress. 'It's been an honour to host the last two years and I'm looking forward to again celebrating the talented people and amazing shows that combine to make the Australian television industry something everyone can be proud of,' Pang said. 'I am very excited to return for another Logies and would like to thank 7 for asking me back.' The Logies will be held at The Star and be broadcast on Channel 7. Last year, the Logies drew a total TV audience of 1.44 million, the biggest audience for the awards since 2016. Nominations for the 2025 Logie Awards will be announced on Monday, June 16. Morning Show and The Chase host Larry Emdur took home the coveted Gold Logie in 2024.
