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New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Alfred Cheung picks Malaysia as second home, impressed by cleanliness
KUALA LUMPUR: 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 yesterday 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. He wrote in the caption, "The living room sparkles like a galaxy at night thanks to the window which stretches across the room. It feels like I am surrounded by stars." 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 is still waiting for the right time to purchase property here. "Cantonese is widely spoken and prices are attractive. It is indeed a good choice for a second home, but it is 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. "They are 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," he said.
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.'
South China Morning Post
16-02-2025
- South China Morning Post
Study Buddy (Explorer): Crime-themed attractions popular with tourists
Content provided by British Council Read the following text, and answer questions 1-9 below: [1] Attractions to do with law and crime – such as Hong Kong's 1974 ICAC Cafe and the Abashiri Prison Museum in Japan – are drawing a growing number of tourists. [2] Official data shows that Hong Kong received over 290,000 visitors during New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year. More than 77 per cent were from mainland China. These tourists shared their Hong Kong holiday experiences on social media platforms. [3] In January, topics related to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Cafe made headlines after attracting more than 200,000 views on one high-profile platform where users called it a 'must-visit spot for Hong Kong TV drama fans'. [4] The agency's work has inspired many popular productions, such as the film Z Storm featuring Louis Koo Tin-lok and the television drama Mission Run with Bosco Wong. [5] The cafe opened in November last year and is located at the ICAC headquarters in North Point. It's named after the year the anti-corruption agency was founded, 1974. The cafe serves three coffee varieties made with different beans. The drink names – integrity, confidentiality and sincerity – reference the agency's core principles. One cup of black coffee costs HK$22 (US$3). [6] The brew is symbolic of the ICAC's operations. In Hong Kong, being 'invited for coffee' is a euphemism for being invited for questioning by the anti-corruption agency. [7] One visitor described the black coffee as 'very sour and bitter' and said: 'It makes sense. One sip, and any criminal would confess everything.' Another said they were finally able to 'legally' have coffee at the ICAC without getting into any trouble: 'As a Hong Kong TV drama fan, this is pure bliss!' [8] Visitors can take selfies at a photo booth and get an ICAC Pass. The cafe also offers merchandise – including ICAC-themed badges, mugs and tote bags – from HK$20 to HK$110 (US$2 to US$14). One mainland visitor praised the friendly staff and their fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Another guest called the cafe 'an innovative approach to public legal education' and the agency 'the backbone' of the city's legal system. [9] Another government institution-themed attraction is Japan's unique Prison Museum in Hokkaido. A former prison, the converted museum charges 1,500 yen (HK$77 or US$9.87) for adult entry and offers a glimpse into Japan's correctional history. [10] Visitors can explore prison cells, guard rooms and soy sauce brewing factories where inmates once worked. For 950 yen (HK$49 or US$6.25), guests can even try an authentic inmate meal featuring barley rice, grilled Pacific saury and side dishes. The museum also offers the chance to take 'prisoner photos' and sells inmate-made products such as dolls and keychains. Source: South China Morning Post, January 18 Questions 1. What do the ICAC Cafe and Prison Museum have in common, according to paragraphs 1 and 2? A. They have a crime theme. B. They are more popular with locals than tourists. C. Most of the tourists who visit these places are from mainland China. D. None of the above 2. What does the 'must-visit spot for Hong Kong TV drama fans' in paragraph 3 refer to? 3. Decide whether the following statements according to paragraphs 4 and 5 are True, False or the information is Not Given. Fill in ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks) (i) The cafe is located in the same building as the actual ICAC headquarters. (ii) Mission Run and Z Storm were released in the same year. (iii) The cafe is named after one of the founders of ICAC. (iv) The agency has moved three times since it was founded. 4. In paragraph 5, what is the significance of the coffee drinks' names? 5. Based on your understanding of paragraph 6, someone is most likely to feel … when they are 'invited for coffee'. A. excited B. anxious C. angry D. indifferent 6. Find a word in paragraph 7 that means 'to admit that you have done something wrong'. 7. How much does one tote bag cost, according to paragraph 8? A. HK$20 B. HK$50 C. HK$110 D. Information not given 8. According to paragraph 9, what did Japan's Prison Museum used to be? 9. In paragraph 10, what can visitors get for 950 yen? A. a guided tour of the museum B. a workshop on soy sauce brewing C. an inmate meal D. a set of 'prisoner photos' Louis Koo (left) and Gordon Lam in a scene from the 2014 Hong Kong action thriller film 'Z Storm'. Photo: Handout Answers 1. A 2. ICAC Cafe / 1974 Cafe (any one) 3. (i) T; (ii) NG; (iii) F; (iv) NG 4. They are named after the core principles of the ICAC. 5. B 6. confess 7. D 8. a prison 9. C
