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New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK actor Alfred Cheung praises Ipoh hor fun
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong actor Alfred Cheung Kin Ting delighted Malaysians in May when he revealed he was in Kuala Lumpur for a holiday with his niece and a group of friends. At the time, Cheung, 69, was full of praise for Malaysia, calling it a potential second home and highlighting the country's cleanliness, as well as the warmth and humility of its people. Cheung recently made a return trip – this time to Ipoh, Perak, where he sought medical treatment. Even with health matters on the agenda, the foodie in him couldn't resist indulging in local cuisine, including kaya toast, bean sprouts chicken rice, and Ipoh white coffee, which he described as a "richer Hong Kong-style afternoon tea". However, it was the city's chicken hor fun that truly stole the filmmaker's heart. "It's the best Cantonese dish I've had in decades. I used to think the best hor fun was from Guangzhou, but after trying the one in Ipoh, everything else doesn't compare," he said in a Facebook post. Cheung, who has participated in the production of over 80 films, also took the opportunity to commend the people in Ipoh, Penang, and KL for their efforts in preserving traditional Cantonese culture. "Not only do they preserve traditional Cantonese culture but also blend it with Malay culinary traditions to create unique flavours," he added.
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.
