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Daily Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Yeh Pao Tzu changed my destiny: Autobiographer
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 By: Kan Yaw Chong Text Size: At the book launch: (From left) Yap, Guest of Honour Muguntan Vanar, Chan, CL Chan and Peter Kwan. TAN Sri Yeh Pao Tze, founder of Overseas Chinese Daily News (OCDN) and Daily Express, is the man who shaped his destiny in journalism, newly–crowned Tokoh Wartawan Chan Kwong Yuen, 90, acknowledged. Chan's tribute to Yeh has now been immortalised in his all Mandarin autobiography 'Sixty Years in the Storms of Journalism' which was launched on July 10 at the Dayah Hotel. The book is written in vivid Mandarin, this a translation on the section dedicated to Yeh. On page 19, Chan writes: 'I can say what changed the journey of my life started in my meeting with Yeh Pao Tze who had asked to see me via a third person. 'I cannot remember exactly the date when my father told me the OCDN boss wanted to see me. I said that was strange, how did Yeh Pao Tze know my father is Chan Kwong Choi? 'My guess was through OCDN's interior (Tenom) based stringer, a Mr Wong who must have known me because my father and Wong were fellow Tze Yap, and knew I am the son of Chan Kwong Choi.' 'Either Yeh knew my real name from reports I had filed, or talked to Wong about me, so Wong passed Yeh's word to my father, which seems logical to me. 'I never asked my father much about Yeh's approach, I just went to see him as agreed. 'At that time, the OCDN office in town was located at a lowly-stilted wooden house on Gaya Street.' 'Yeh said at the meeting he had read his reports, and felt that I could be of help, good words to hear. 'In response, I said I wasn't sure if I could deliver since I had never worked in a newspaper before, but he assured me, never mind, you come and try it out, I can teach you. So that's how things were decided. 'That was 1958, after my daily work at the sundry shop finished at 6pm, I would go to the OCDN press in Tanjung Aru. 'At that time, the OCDN press was no grand concrete complex, but merely a single storey but fairly large wooden structure adjacent a bush, which housed the editorial office, proof reading section, paging section and the printing press as well. 'Mr Yeh assigned my role as a wire service reporter, located in a small room at the rear end, with a bed meant for rest. To the right of the door was radio reception spot. 'Facing that radio, I felt like a rat pulling a turtle, I didn't know where to sink my hands into. Sitting beside me, Yeh was unruffled, absolutely concentrating on listening to the radio news broadcast, scribbling symbols for words and phrases at phenomenal speed and then write them into news reports. 'To cover news in those hey days, reporters had no multipurpose smartphones, no way you can tape interviews, you rely on how quick you can jot down a conversation, or remember as much as you can, then file your news reports. 'For speed, you need training. Otherwise, you need a strong memory, or use symbols understandable to yourself because if you try to write down character by character, what is said, you cannot catch up with the speed of the broadcast. But Mr Yeh had the foundation in both speed and self-mastered symbols. 'My beginning in OCDN coincided with eruption of Middle East conflict when war between Israel and Arab countries broke out. Every day, I listened to news broadcast mainly from the Voice of America from Washington, Cairo, Damascus, Tel Aviv, London, Canberra. 'In the beginning I could not use symbols, writing every word that was said meant you could not keep up with the pace of the narration, the only way was resort to the voice recorder, and then transcribe, automatically that delays the writing. It was only after a period of difficult practice that I began to master the task. 'Those days Chinese papers in Sabah did not subscribe to international news agencies like Reuters, AFP, Associated Press, but even if they did, only Pan Asia or Central News Agency Taiwan because they provided reports in Chinese which spared the need to translate. 'So apart from English papers, all Chinese papers depended on radio to obtain international news, especially the Voice of America, the most popular station because of its strong transmission, little or no interference, clear and easy to listen to, unless the weather was very bad. 'After the reports were filed, Yeh would edit and give the heading but gradually, he asked me to write the headings for him to edit. Finally, he let me take charge of international news altogether, headings and all, which gave me an opportunity to demonstrate my talent and that really marked the beginning of my decision to choose journalism as my lifelong career. 'Actually, I never thought that from a goldsmith apprentice to a paper cutter in a printing shop, to a sundry shop attendant, and then one day I would land myself on the journalism route, this was mismatch between my early training and career. 'On the other hand, it also proves that there is nothing impossible under the heaven, only that you don't run away from difficulties, be despondent, self-deprecating and self-abandoning, but do all it takes to learn the trade, forge forward diligently, you can transform you destiny and journey of life. 'The story of Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian boy who landed in New York illegally, and later became a media giant, left a decisive influence on my mindset. 'His fighting spirit, undeterred by setbacks but fought to overcome all odds, his unrelenting drive for facts and depth in reporting and treatment of news became a model for my work and example for learning. 'Now, every journalist in the world, feels a sense of pride in the high calling of the Pulitzer Prize, though they can only look at it from afar.'
Daily Express
13-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
RM18 million Kian Kok building opens
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Guests of honour and attendees pose for a group photo in front of the multi-purpose building. Kota Kinabalu: After a decade since its completion, Kian Kok Middle School's eight-storey multi-purpose building finally opened, marking a major milestone in the school's development journey. Designed as a comprehensive education and revenue-generating centre, the RM18 million building houses modern classrooms, a library, student entrepreneurship spaces and various income-generating facilities. The project embodies the school's vision of a self-sustaining institution and reflects the progressive spirit of 21st-century education. Despite facing multiple challenges, including the global pandemic, rising construction costs, material shortages and fundraising difficulties, the ambitious project was ultimately brought to fruition through unwavering perseverance and community support. The grand opening ceremony was held at the Huang Qin Nan Grand Hall within the school grounds and officiated by Datuk Dr Tan Siu Lin, Permanent Honorary Chairman of the Board of Governors. Chairman of the Board, Datuk Clement Yeh, expressed pride in the successful completion of the building, describing it as the result of tireless dedication from planning to execution. 'We never gave up because we knew this building represents more than just a physical structure—it reflects our mission and long-term commitment to the sustainable development of Chinese education,' he said. Yeh also paid tribute to the late Datuk Seri Panglima Sari Tan Nuar, the younger brother of Datuk Dr Tan Siu Lin, who played a pivotal role in the school's history. 'He dedicated his life to the school's growth — be it school affairs, administration, fundraising, or community engagement. 'He took on countless responsibilities, never seeking recognition. One of his greatest dreams was to see a comprehensive multi-purpose building built within the school grounds as a foundation for sustainability and long-term growth,' Yeh said. Yeh also acknowledged the major contributors whose generous donations made the building possible, including the Lee Foundation which contributed RM2 million and RM1 million donated in memory of his late father, Tan Sri Yeh Pao Tzu. Other significant contributions came from K2 Life Water Industries Sdn Bhd (RM500,000), Superwood Industries Sdn Bhd through PJ Tan who donated all the fire-rated wooden doors, Teck Guan Sdn Bhd which donated the entire roof structure, Yu Yang Chong who contributed all the standard steel materials and Dr Shim Kah Siong who donated the complete internal air-conditioning system. 'Each act of giving reflects not just generosity but a deep sense of responsibility towards education. These contributions will be forever etched in Kian Kok's legacy and serve as an inspiration for future generations,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Taiwan's green solutions on show
(From right) Ng touring the expo grounds accompanied by Yeh and Wang. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star HALAL bubble tea-flavoured popcorn and eco-friendly pet food packaging that can be turned into a cat toy are among displays at the eighth edition of Taiwan Expo 2025. Organised by the International Trade Administration and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), the three-day event is part of a flagship global platform to showcase the best of Taiwan's innovation and manufacturing. At Halls 4 and 5 of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, over 200 companies have been showcasing products and solutions under five key themes. These are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 4.0, Health and Wellness, Green and Sustainable, Smart Lifestyle as well as Culture and Tourism. Visitors admiring a display of Taiwanese food and beverage items, such as pineapple-based snacks, mochi, noodles and black sesame based-drinks. 'Thirty-two companies, or 16% of the exhibitors, are leading AI firms from Taiwan. 'We hope that through AI, technology and mutual cooperation, these companies can contribute to the realisation of Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan 2030,' said Taitra president and chief executive officer Simon Wang at the expo's opening ceremony. 'Beyond semiconductors, AI is one sector that offers the most potential for deeper collaboration between the two countries. 'Taiwan has a complete AI ecosystem that includes integrated circuit design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and AI servers to satisfy the needs for cloud computing. 'There are also Taiwanese companies that offer solutions for smart manufacturing, including those with energy-saving and sustainable functions,' he said. According to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, RM176.1bil in bilateral trade was recorded in 2024. This represented a 38.5% growth in 2023 and has made Taiwan Malaysia's fourth largest trading partner. Bilateral trade grew by 36.8% in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Present at the expo's opening ceremony were Selangor investment, trade and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia representative Phoebe Yeh. The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai and Matrade's China, Northeast Asia, Asean and Ocenia director Mazlan Harun also attended the expo. Present too were Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia economic division director James Chang, Taiwan chamber of commerce and industry in Malaysia vice-president Tsai Hsin Tien, Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau convention and exhibition director Noor Azlan Abu Bakar, Malaysian Investment Development Authority foreign investment division director Lim Ming Yee and International Trade and Industry Ministry bilateral economic and trade relations division director Dr Ang Li Ling. Open from 10am to 6pm, the expo ends today. Visitors can enter for free upon registration. For details, visit
Borneo Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Kian Kok Middle School's Chinese Orchestra enthralls audience with 'Traces' concert
Chin Sin Ni conducted the orchestra performance. KOTA KINABALU (June 3): The Chinese orchestra of Kian Kok Middle School recently held a concert at the school hall, drawing an enthusiastic audience of parents, primary school students and Chinese music enthusiasts. It featured a rich and emotive musical program, offering a delightful night where tradition met youthful passion. The event was graced by Dr Deledda Tan Hui San, president of the SME Association of Sabah, as the guest of honour. Datuk Clement Yeh, chairman of the Board of Directors of Kian Kok Middle School, delivered an opening speech. Both guests expressed their deep appreciation for the orchestra's dedication to promoting traditional Chinese music on campus and in the broader community over the years. Themed 'Traces,' the concert symbolized the footprints of growth, the heritage of culture, and the youthful journeys of learning and perseverance. The repertoire for the evening showcased a diverse blend of traditional and contemporary Chinese music, including Forest Nocturne, Purple Reed and Butterfly, Light Clouds and Faint Moon, Pipa Whisper, In That Faraway Place, Liyue, Ussuri Boat Song Fantasy, Prosperous Times, Chasing Chasing Chasing, and Swaying Love. The evening featured outstanding performances under the baton of several experienced conductors, including Leong Han Kui, Chin Sin Ni, Chong Cheng Chong, and Vui Chen Yew. Together with the dedicated student performers, they brought the music to life, earning waves of applause from the captivated audience and demonstrating the orchestra's remarkable musical maturity. In his speech, Yeh highlighted the history of the school's Chinese orchestra, which was founded in 1989 and has since become a pillar of the school's cultural life. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all supporters of the orchestra, noting that despite the wear and tear on instruments over time, generous community support has enabled the group not only to replace damaged instruments but also to acquire new ones, thereby enhancing the orchestra's performance capabilities. Yeh called on all parents to be more involved in their children's school life. 'A round of applause, a few words of encouragement, or just being present – these small gestures are powerful sources of motivation for our children,' he said. He further encouraged the public, corporate sector and alums to continue supporting the school's growth and cultural development. Dr Tan herself a parent of two Kian Kok alums, shared her emotional connection to the school. She expressed her admiration for the students' dedication and the orchestra's role in preserving Chinese cultural heritage, urging young performers to cherish this rare opportunity to learn and grow through music. The success of 'Traces' was a testament not only to the students' musical talent and teamwork but also to the community's shared commitment to cultural continuity. Through persistent practice and unity, the Chinese orchestra once again proved that the roots of Chinese culture remain strong in the hearts of today's youth. Kian Kok Middle School's Chinese Orchestra will continue its mission to cultivate musical talent and promote Chinese cultural values, bringing more inspiring performances to the community in the years to come.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How To Make 'Midwestern Salad' 10x Better, According to Food Network Star Molly Yeh
It's nearly impossible not to be enchanted by Molly Yeh and her recipes. The cookbook author and star of Food Network's Girl Meets Farm peppers her food with fun flavors and a kaleidoscope of bright colors that radiate happiness. And all of that sweetness and light is on full display in Yeh's newest cookbook, Sweet Farm!: More Than 100 Cookies, Cakes, Salads (!), and Other Delights from My Kitchen on a Sugar Beet Farm. The recipes in the book are a mix of fun treats—think church cookbook classics, playful remakes of childhood desserts and fresh creations that incorporate flavors from her Chinese and Jewish roots. Related: Sweet Farm! is organized based on dessert type. There are cookies, cakes and breads, but it's the salads chapter (yes, salad can be dessert, especially in the Midwest) where Yeh's uniquely sweet food identity shines. We chatted with Yeh recently about the new book and talked to her about her love for all things sugar, her passion for nostalgic flavors and, most notably, the wonders of fluff, the iconic Midwestern dessert salad. Related: Parade: We'd love to know a little more about what inspired you to write ! Molly Yeh: My obsession with sweets has no end, and the fact that I married a literal sugar farmer meant that I couldn't not write this book. The sweets are inspired by life here—they're reflective of the local cuisine, as well as my heritage and the kinds of sweets that keep big burly farmers going in the fields. The recipes are big, rustic, whimsical and sometimes messy but it's ok because if you're eating them in a tractor, you're probably covered in some dirt already! Related: You're famous for blending your Chinese-Jewish heritage with your Midwestern roots. How do the recipes in continue to highlight that? I have absolutely no chill when it comes to expressing my love for my favorite nostalgic flavors, like black sesame, tahini, cardamom, pistachio, marzipan, rhubarb, halva and rose. So there are LOTS of recipes in the book with those ingredients. I also wanted to create new versions of classics, like babka, rugelach, cookie salad and pineapple buns that would tell the stories that make them special to me. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 Speaking of salad, it's Midwestern to dedicate an entire chapter to . Fluff, that classic combo of whipped cream (or Cool Whip) and Jell-O, is a potluck staple, but the ube fluff recipe in the book really turns that dish on its head. Can you talk about the texture and flavor of that dessert? Ube fluff is fluffy, creamy, wiggly and a little chewy from the tapioca. The flavor of ube has always reminded me of cookies and cream for some reason! It's sweet and earthy, similar to vanilla. I love it. And what makes this truly unique is the fact that ube wasn't really available in the Midwest until very recently, so the meeting of ube with fluff is a new phenomenon. I'm proud to make this shidduch (the traditional process of finding a marital partner within the Jewish community with the assistance of a matchmaker). First, make and chill the ube gelatin until set. While the gelatin sets, make tapioca pudding using coconut milk, sugar and ube halaya jam until thick and creamy. Once both components are chilled, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, fold in the broken-up gelatin, pudding and mini marshmallows. Finish with more marshmallows. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. Do you have any tips for people who are new to cooking with ube or looking for it in stores? Ube halaya is the name for ube jam that's easy to order online. When ube is in its halaya state, it's already gone through a fairly long cooking process, which is necessary since you can't eat it raw. Ube extract is also easy to order online. Related: Are there any other underrated Asian flavors or Asian ingredients you think people should use to take classic desserts up a notch? Kinako is my current fave. It's Japanese roasted soybean powder and its flavor reminds me of peanut butter but funkier in a cool way. I like to add some to chocolate chip cookies or hot chocolate!
