Singapore — Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat’s stepping aside as leader of the People’s Action Party (PAP) fourth-generation (4G) team has sparked online comparisons pitting Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong not against the current Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh but the former chief, Mr Low Thia Khiang.
“Let’s compare Lee’s leadership renewal with Low’s”, wrote one netizen in a Facebook post in a popular group on Saturday (Apr 10).
Mr Heng, who turns 60 on April 15, explained that he would have “too short a runway” as prime minister by the time he takes over after the pandemic is over.
Some interpreted his words as a signal that PM Lee was hesitant to step down.
“It’s clear Lee isn’t so keen to let go after all these years.
“On the other hand, Low’s been shortlisting good people, let them step up and assume leadership positions. Last year, he stepped down after 29 yrs in politics”, the netizen wrote.
Last year, after almost 40 years in politics, 29 of them as an MP, former Workers’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang, 64, said he was stepping down from electoral politics with no regrets.
The man who helmed the WP for 17 years said on June 25 – just before the 2020 general election – that he decided not to stand in the coming election, as he felt his work was done.
Initially a schoolteacher, the netizen wrote, Mr Low stepped forward because he was frustrated with the system.
“No illustrious background, just a common folk like us.
He rebuilt WP, slowly recruiting talents to join the ranks, making sure not any Tom, Dick or Harry can join.
“Not only that, he groomed those candidates and allow them to participate and take on leadership role regardless of race and gender”, the netizen added, referring to current WP leaders Pritam Singh and Sylvia Lim.
Turning to PM Lee, the oldest son of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the netizen added rather harshly: “What’s his legacy for Singapore?
“How has Singapore become under his 18 years rule?”
“The most notable legacy is – Population increase!! This is the most obvious legacy under LHL. Almost doubling the population under his rule, diluting the Singapore core. Next, the introduction of the first race-based election for our President”, they wrote.
“What do you think of Lee’s capabilities, compared to Low?
“What’s his legacy, in your opinion?” the netizen asked.
Others were quick to jump in and praised the WP for their leadership renewal.
India — To uplift the spirit of those in distress amid the pandemic, stand-up comedians are coming together for some laughter therapy with online performances and sessions. From interacting on daily basis with those quarantining and recovering from Covid-19, or conducting shows solely for frontline workers, these artistes are spreading happiness, one smile at a time.
Take, for instance, stand-up comic Amit Tandon, who recently took to Twitter and announced his new session #TalkPositive where he’s connecting with people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are in quarantine. Sharing the idea behind the initiative, which has no money involved, he says, “We have been locked up for a while… I realised people just want to talk, be heard.” His session involves “light-hearted conversations, jokes” and he says he has been seeing people encouraging each other with their recovery.
Such efforts are not just for patients, but also medical staff, who are playing a key role in battling the ongoing pandemic. Another comic, Anshu Mor, who has been doing paid online shows for a while, also felt the urge to help people in the present situation. “Looking at the cases every day, one tends to wonder, ‘How can I help? I thought I can make someone laugh,” he shares, talking about For You, With Love, his 60-minute free online show for doctors and nurses. He adds, “I will make a schedule depending on their availability. Even if there are just two-three people, I’ll perform and provide them some comic relief.”
The endeavours to reach out to those in need have also inspired fellow comics Garv Malik and Uddhav Parab, who opened their daily 10pm shows to front-line warriors (including police force, journalists and health personnel), after Tandon’s message.
Malik says, “We have been doing it for some time, but we got more inspired by Amit sir. We have reached out to frontline workers. We’ll go on as long as the crisis doesn’t get better. Viewers might get bored seeing one artiste daily, so we have got many on board on rotating basis.”
While many have taken the initiative to provide some cheerful moments to those impacted by the pandemic, comedian Gurinder Singh, who himself was recovering from the virus for three weeks, didn’t let it dampen his spirit. He says, “Even while I had tested positive, I continued to do what I do – making jokes and making people laugh through online shows. It also helped me to keep myself occupied as everybody’s going through testing times.”
PETALING JAYA — While the simple comfort of a hot meal may not seem significant for most of us, it can mean everything to a person living on the streets with nowhere else to turn to.
As Malaysia goes through a second Ramadan under the Covid-19 pandemic, soup kitchens, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and even a handful of private companies have stepped up to feed the needy.
Many NGOs have also taken on other challenges during this time such as tackling food waste and promoting Covid-19 vaccine awareness amongst marginalised groups.
Read on to find out more about the various initiatives taking place and how the public can help.
Pit Stop Community Cafe
Besides cooked meals, Pit Stop Community Cafe also provides care packs for B40 families. — Picture via Facebook/pitstopcafekl
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Pit Stop Community Cafe offers marginalised groups a place to refuel and recharge with its dinner service.
Volunteers typically cook and distribute 180 to 200 meals during each session which starts at 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for the month of Ramadan.
One of the biggest challenges the cafe faces is the issue of food waste due to lack of coordination amongst smaller groups in the city who are also trying to help the street community.
“We would like to urge those who would like to distribute food and non-food items to those in need to work with established groups to reach out to the various communities in need in the city so as to best utilise and maximise limited resources.
“We merely ask, during this holy month, to please practice care and consideration towards those in need; find out what they need most, because that is the best way for us to give a hand up to those who could use a little help,” Pit Stop Community Cafe wrote on Facebook.
If you’re interested in volunteering or donating, contact the cafe via Facebook or email them at [email protected].
Pertiwi Soup Kitchen
Pertiwi Soup Kitchen hands out 1,000 packs of food daily to feed hungry people in the city. — Picture via Facebook/PERTIWIsoupkitchen
Founded in 2010 under Pertubuhan Tindakan Wanita Islam, Pertiwi Soup Kitchen provides free meals and clean water to less fortunate communities in the capital city.
The charity is currently handing out 1,000 packs of food on average every day in the Medan Tuanku and Chow Kit areas.
In addition to providing food, Pertiwi Soup Kitchen also assists poor families who cannot afford basic essentials.
Founder Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid told Malay Mail that while Malaysians are a generous bunch, the public can help those in need even more by looking beyond food donations and giving resources to help underprivileged children with their studies instead.
“Our bigger concern is about the children who have stopped going to school.
“How are we going to teach them to read and write? How can we teach them some employable skills so that they can earn a living?
“We must help sensibly. It goes beyond feeding,” said Munirah.
Those who want to donate or volunteer can contact Munirah at 012-2363639 or visit Pertiwi Soup Kitchen’s Facebook group.
Dapur Jalanan Kuala Lumpur
In addition to feeding the needy, DJKL is also helping them to register for the Covid-19 vaccine. — Picture via Facebook/dapurjalanankl
Dapur Jalanan Kuala Lumpur (DJKL) is currently providing food for the street community every Sunday evening along Jalan Panggung.
Around 120 to 150 meals are given during each session though those figures doubled during the first MCO last year as the closure of restaurants as well as the halt in construction work caused a spike in unemployment.
While the conditional MCO has helped revive the economy somewhat, DJKL chairman Mohd Ezzuandi Ngadi said the real challenge now is raising Covid-19 vaccine awareness and fighting the spread of pandemic misinformation amongst marginalised groups.
“When the MCO had just started, many of (the marginalised groups) were not aware of the order and the need of staying at home.
“Some of them even replied to us, ‘which home can we go to? We don’t have any home!’
“At the moment, we are working on vaccine registration awareness which is even more challenging as the communities don’t really understand why it is important to get vaccinated and many of them are referring to unreliable sources,” said Ezzuandi.
For more information on DJKL’s work, check out their Facebook.
Kechara Soup Kitchen
Residents of two PPR flats in Kuala Lumpur received surplus groceries recently as part of a collaboration between KSK and Lotuss Stores. — Picture via Facebook/KSKPage
Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) has been aiding the needy for the past 13 years through its three programmes: Soup Kitchen, Food Bank, and Empowerment.
Around 140 vegetarian lunch sets are given out daily and 650 meal sets are given to those in need every week during KSK’s street distribution, while 1,000 families nationwide benefit from dry food donations from its food bank every month.
The NGO has also been fighting food waste by redirecting surplus food away from landfills and distributing it daily to those in need instead, including charity homes.
KSK has its sights set on reaching out to more needy communities and it launched a food bank in Bentong, Pahang recently to continue its goal to help those living in rural areas.
“We recognise the dire effects of the persistent pandemic on both income sources and welfare aid to B40 Malaysians.
“This was how Food Bank Bentong was born, to serve Pahangites in rural areas. We are now at the stage of welcoming food donations from the public,” a KSK representative told Malay Mail.
Members of the public who wish to donate or volunteer can visit KSK’s website or contact 010-3333260.
SEED Foundation
SEED Foundation is working closely with its sponsors to ensure resources are allocated accordingly. — Picture via Facebook/SEEDFMalaysia
SEED Foundation was set up in 2014 to provide support for some of the most vulnerable communities in Kuala Lumpur, including transgender people and individuals living with HIV.
The NGO’s executive director Mitch Yusof told Malay Mail that its drop-in centre at Chow Kit serves an average of 150 people each day.
Those in the queue include members of the B40 group as well as elderly people living in poverty.
The organisation has also started a food aid programme in conjunction with Ramadan to provide sponsored meals for sahur and the breaking of fast.
Mitch said they are working closely with sponsors to ensure that no extra meals end up in the bin.
“For SEED, as we distribute food from our drop-in centre, we minimise wastage as we make sure that the people who want to contribute have a specific day that they can donate their contribution,” said Mitch.
If you’re interested in sponsoring meals, contact Mitch at 012-3859624 or go to SEED Foundation’s Facebook.
Kindness Kitchen Cafe
Poor families who cannot afford to splurge on a restaurant meal are welcome to break their fast for free at Kindness Kitchen Cafe. — Pictures via Facebook/kindness.utara
Located in Alor Setar, Kindness Kitchen Cafe is a project under the NGO Kindness Malaysia which aims to give less fortunate families a chance to enjoy the experience of dining out at no cost.
The project kicked off on April 8 and the cafe serves a variety of food including rice and side dishes, Western food, and pastries.
Needy individuals from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and orphans, are also welcome to come in for a meal.
A representative from Kindness Kitchen Cafe told Malay Mail that 25 to 30 meals are usually served during each session, which runs every Saturday from 6.30pm to 9pm during Ramadan.
They also have plans to continue the project after the fasting month wraps up.
Kindness Kitchen Cafe is located at 2967E Jalan Sultanah, 05350 Alor Setar, Kedah. To find out more, visit Kindness Malaysia’s Facebook.
UV Kool Tint branches
TMK Industries managing director Mohd Fadzli Che Harun (left) presenting a food basket to the poor during the launching of UV Kool Tint’s food bank recently. — Picture courtesy of UV Kool Tint
Car accessory shop UV Kool Tint has launched a food bank at all its branches nationwide.
TMK Industries managing director Mohd Fadzli Che Harun said the initiative was taken as each branch operator wanted to help people who had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We want to ensure nobody goes hungry as many have become jobless due to the pandemic.”
Those who need food, said Fadzli, can drop by at any of the branches to take it.
UV Kool Tint is available in all states except Sabah, Sarawak and Perlis.
For further information, visit their website at www.uvkool.com.
Pertubuhan Amal Ai Xin Fan Tong
Pertubuhan Amal Ai Xin Fan Tong in Ipoh gives out 1,120 packets of rice every day from Monday to Friday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
With the Covid-19 pandemic not showing signs of slowing down, more people are reaching out to organisations for help to survive.
Pertubuhan Amal Ai Xin Fan Tong in Ipoh helps the needy by giving out packed food or dried goods.
Its co-ordinator Moke Yit Wing said the organisation gives out 1,120 food packets daily from Monday to Friday.
“Our delivery covers Pasir Pinji, Pasir Puteh, Buntong, Menglembu, First Garden, Taman Cempaka, Kampung Simee, Gunung Rapat, Kampung Tawas and Bercham,” he said.
They use 80 kilogrammes of pork, 87 birds of poultry and one kilogram of fish every week.
The organisation’s monthly operating cost comes up to about RM30,000.
Those wanting to donate cash or food to the organisation can contact Moke (012-5068884).
Hong Kong — It is no surprise Heavenly King Andy Lau is loved by many. He is attractive, humble and maintains a good image. Despite being so popular, Lau maintains his privacy and more so when it comes to his love life. A former Hong Kong flight attendant revealed that she had once witnessed Lau’s adoration for his wife, Carol Chu.
The flight attendant said that Lau has a naturally quiet personality and always treats the service staff politely, according to China Press. For example, he returns the tableware to the service staff with both hands. Though it is such a simple, respectful gesture, not many do it.
Lau was travelling on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong one day. He was seated by himself and appeared to be very relaxed, possibly due to the lack of media on the plane. After he finished his meal, Lau took out his computer to look at photos of himself and his wife. The photos were mostly taken during their daily life and travels, according to Hype.my.
Andy Lau’s devotion to Carol Chu touched a flight attendant’s heart. Picture: Instagram
He spent the rest of the flight just looking at the photos, and it touched many hearts. They praised his devotion and love saying, “Such a man is considered the best in the world.”
Lau started seeing Carol Chu and got hitched in 2008. In 2009, Chu gave birth to their daughter. However, Lau revealed his relationship with Chu only in 2011, three years after their marriage. The Heavenly King said their relationship is strong because they share many things in common. Although Lau enjoys his privacy, in more recent years, he has started sharing more about his family. It is clear he is happily married. /TISG
New Delhi — India witnessed the world’s highest single-day spike with 314,835 new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and 2,104 fatalities in the last 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Thursday morning.
The total infection tally has topped 15.9 million while the active Covid-19 caseload stands at 2291428.
Both the numbers smashed all previous record of coronavirus cases in India.
Sometimes, the tricks we play have a way of backfiring.
A pair of influencers in Bali are learning this particular lesson—the hard way.
Irate netizens are calling for the foreign couple’s deportation after they posted a video showing the woman entering a supermarket with a mask painted on her face instead of wearing an actual face mask, reported The Smart Local.
The couple pulled the stunt after the woman — a Russian influencer (@lisha0902 on IG) — was denied entry by a supermarket security guard because she was not wearing a mask.
She and her boyfriend, identified in the piece as “Taiwanese-American prankster Josh Paler Lin,” went back to their car, where Mr Lin painted a mask on Ms Lisha’s face.
They were then able to enter the supermarket as nobody, not even the security officer, realised that the woman was not wearing a mask.
They recorded themselves inside the supermarket, boasting that they had duped everyone.
The video went viral.
But, understandably, the locals were not happy with the prank the couple pulled.
Ms Djelantik said on Apr 21, “Now this is not something that can be considered as a joke… this person has a big influence, many followers, where he also lives in Bali.
“So the crisis that we experienced was just acting?”
A friend had told Ms Djelantik about the video, which had been uploaded by Mr Lin on Apr 16.
The friend, she added, made a copy of the video since he thought it would be deleted later on.
The designer/politician uploaded the video to her own Instagram account @niluhdjelantik, writing “Do not let these people trample on Bali’s dignity.”
She pointed out that people are suffering due to the pandemic, and called on the Directorate-General of Immigration to deport the pair.
Other netizens were similarly upset, and said so in their comments to Ms Djelantik’s post.
Mr Lin and Ms Lisha have since set their Instagram accounts to private, although videos of their other pranks can still be seen on Mr Lin’s Facebook page.
According to The Smart Local, the Bali Immigration Office has yet to comment on the matter.
KUALA LUMPUR — Strong and decisive leadership decisions, and calls for an immediate cessation of violence must be top priorities for Asean leaders meeting in Jakarta this weekend, or they risk seeing Myanmar relegated to the region’s first failed state, said the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar.
The Advisory’s chairman, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, said Myanmar’s current state of instability, if not addressed swiftly, could see its effects ripple into neighbouring and regional countries and snowball into further abuses and transnational crimes.
“For the first time since its founding in 1967, Asean faces the prospects of one of its member states imploding and becoming a failed state. The impacts of state failure will reverberate beyond Myanmar’s borders and pose a clear and real threat to regional peace and security.
“It is in the immediate and long-term interest of Asean to prevent state failure in Myanmar.
“Stabilising the situation in Myanmar and addressing its negative spillover effects on the entire region urgently requires strong, decisive regional leadership and diplomacy to guide Myanmar back to a path of stability, peace and democracy,” Syed Hamid wrote in a statement today.
The Advisory in its statement also included six areas of importance that should feature prominently at this weekend’s meet, starting with the immediate cessation of violence.
“The safety and protection of the civilian population from Myanmar must be a top priority at the Summit,” Syed Hamid said.
Next, they advised that the Summit understand the implications towards regional stability that could come from an extended reign of the Tatmadaw junta, and hold them accountable for the damages caused to the country and the region’s stature.
“Asean must make it clear that state failure is a serious threat to regional stability and that the Tatmadaw must assume responsibility and work with Asean to resolve the crisis and prevent the crisis from deepening further.
“Asean must also make it clear that it is not conferring legitimacy to the Tatmadaw’s State Administration Council but is engaging them to find a solution to the crisis,” he said.
Syed Hamid also called for a Humanitarian Pause to be implemented throughout Myanmar and the deployment of the Asean Emergency Response Assessment Team to conduct rapid needs assessments in affected areas.
This would also include allowing access to other humanitarian bodies like the United Nations, Red Cross and other NGOs, while assigning civilian monitors to ensure aid is distributed impartially.
Syed Hamid said the next step would be for Asean leaders to offer mediation to Myanmar through a Special Envoy, consisting of high-level figures from the region’s member states to initiate talks with the junta and build a recovery roadmap.
He underscored the importance of seeking a resolution by highlighting how more than 730 Myanmar civilians, including more than 50 children, have been killed as result of pro-democracy conflicts with the junta, with more than 3,300 still believed to be detained.
“Internal displacement is rising dramatically and the region will see an increase in refugee flow from Myanmar. The UN estimates that at least 250,000 people have been displaced within Myanmar.
“Violent crackdowns in urban areas and renewed conflict in ethnic areas such as Karen and Kachin State are driving people to flee their homes.
“These numbers are in addition to some 330,000 persons who were already displaced before the takeover of power, including in Karen State, Kachin State, Shan State and Rakhine State,” he said.
As such, he said Asean member states should also agree to a temporary measure of offering refuge to those feeling Myanmar to allow the burden to be shared among neighbouring countries, and last only until the crisis is over.
Compounding the situation is the country’s collapsing healthcare system amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which Syed Hamid said failing to control would also hinder the region’s recovery from the virus.
“Covid-19 PCR tests have stopped since February 1, and a shipment of 3.5 million vaccines by the Covax facility has not been delivered.
“Failure to manage Covid-19 in Myanmar will also have a major impact on the region, creating a new ‘virus pipeline’ and delaying recovery of the region as a whole,” he warned.
Syed Hamid pointed out how the country’s failing economy could lead to food insecurity, a breakdown of supply chains, and its eventual collapse.
With international ranking agencies predicting Myanmar’s economy to contract by up to 20 per cent, Syed Hamid said efforts must be put in place to re-stabilise the country and its income sources for the betterment of the entire region.
“Asean should engage the United Nations and wider international community, including the region’s private sector, in a plan for stabilisation, humanitarian and development assistance, and economic recovery in Myanmar.
“The protection of civilians and restoration of essential services must be of utmost primacy in these plans,” he stressed.
Syed Hamid also called for participation from major regional nations like China and India to cooperate in eradicating transnational criminal networks and activities, which he warned could thrive in Myanmar’s instability.
“State failure in Myanmar will contribute to a dramatic rise in transnational crime across the region, including arms smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal gambling enclaves, illegal wildlife trade, illegal resource extraction and other illicit businesses.
“Asean countries and other affected countries such as China and India should work together to prevent the rise of transnational criminal networks,” he said.
KUALA LUMPUR — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lambasted the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government for what he claims is an “unacceptable” slow vaccine rollout to the rakyat.
In a Facebook post today, referencing the fact that only about 500,000 people in Malaysia have received both their vaccine shots, Zahid urged the government to speed up its implementation of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP), reminding it not to act solely in the interest of politics.
“The delay in the vaccination rollout is unacceptable. It needs to be expedited and the vaccination process in Malaysia is slower compared to other countries.
“This is deeply regrettable. I hope the government acts swiftly when it comes to public health. Don’t just act swiftly when it comes to political matters, for example J-Kom,” said Zahid, in a jab at the Community Communications Department, formerly known as the Special Affairs Department.
Zahid also claimed that certain ministries had “delayed” attempts by other entities to purchase vaccines of their own volition.
“Rumour has it that other entities tried to bring in supplies of vaccines approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), but these efforts stalled because they were delayed by the relevant ministries. For example, private companies and foundations in Selangor and Sarawak.
“In fact, some rakyat are willing to use their own money to get vaccinated. If they wait for the government, it might take ages. Whatever it is, I pray that the vaccination process goes smoothly and the rakyat remain safe and well,” he said.
On April 20, NIP coordinating minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, said at least 95 per cent of the total 571,000 frontline workers have received their first vaccine doses under phase one of the programme.
Seoul — Members of the girl group BLACKPINK have been selected to be global ambassadors for brands such as M.A.C, Chanel, YSL and more. Now BLACKPINK’s Rosé has signed on to be a global ambassador for the luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. said on April 21: “Rosé, a member of the global girl group BLACKPINK and a solo artist who represents K-pop, was chosen as a new global ambassador for the brand.”
Rosé will start her activities as the brand’s model with the digital campaign for the 2021 Tiffany HardWear collection.
Rosé commented, “To be a part of such an iconic brand that has been a part of my life for a long time makes it that much more special to me. I’m very honoured and excited. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
The Tiffany HardWear jewellery was launched in 2017 and it was inspired by the urban attitude and energy of New York City. The lineup includes gauge links and industrial shapes in bold designs that play with tension, proportion and balance. The luxury jewellery brand shared that Rosé was chosen as their ambassador because of her bold, unique and modern style, reported Soompi.
Rosé was selected as Tiffany & Co’s global ambassador because of her her bold, unique, and modern style and influence. Picture: Instagram
Rosé is seen in photos wearing several pieces from Tiffany HardWear, including a 18K gold graduated link necklace and wrap bracelet.
The Tiffany HardWear campaign featuring Rosé will be launched on April 23 via the official channels of Tiffany & Co.
Born on February 11, 1997, Roseanne Park, better known by the mononym Rosé is a Korean-New Zealand singer and dancer based in South Korea. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé signed with South Korean label YG Entertainment following an audition in 2012, training there for four years.
She made her debut as a vocalist in the girl group BLACKPINK in August 2016 and made her solo debut with her single album R in March 2021. She holds two Guinness World Records — for being the first artist to reach number one on Billboard Global 200 as a soloist and as part of a group, and for having the most-viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop soloist./TISG
Taiwan – In more ways than one, we find the best ways to celebrate our parents. Take it from superstar JJ Lin, who dedicated an adorable Instagram post in celebration of his dad’s birthday on Apr 20.
The star uploaded a throwback picture of himself and his dad during his teenage years followed by a recent picture of them, which has since sparked a lot of excitement among fans.
Photo: Instagram screengrab (@jjlin)
It’s since garnered plenty of positive response from fans and Lin’s friends, who have been sending their well-wishes to his dad.
Photo: Instagram screengrab (@jjlin)
The second picture was taken earlier this year during the superstar’s short visit to Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year with his family. Lin was cycling around town with his dad when the picture was taken.
Photo: Instagram screengrab (@jjlin)
Other than that, it’s clear that the love for music runs in the Lin family after a video of Lin’s dad playing the drums re-emerged on Facebook.
Photo: Facebook screengrab (My Drum School)
In this video, the superstar’s dad played a seamless tribute to his son’s track with the drums.
Although it was uploaded in 2019, it’s garnered over 100 shares since it resurfaced. Check out the video here:
Long-time followers of the star would be aware of the bond between father and son.
For instance, when Lin tried to make steam buns with his family only to be roasted by his dad.
This happened when Lin was in Tianjin for his Sanctuary 2.0 concert in early Oct 2019. His great attempt at making Tianjin’s signature dish, the goubuli baozi aka steamed pork buns, backfired on him.
The superstar shared a clip of his failed attempt on Instagram with a caption that justifies his great effort.
As he tried to make that single fold, his dad cheekily told him in Mandarin: “You should stick to singing. Let someone else do it.”
If you ask us, his dad had a point because Lin’s bun ended up looking like a lump of confused dough. But, hey, who are we to say that seeing that he’s a-okay with it?
Photo: Instagram screengrab (@jjlin)
Definitely, he deserved an A for effort! Anyway, it’s nice to see that the star cherishes memorable moments like these with his family – while blessing our social media feed with snapshots too!
“It’s clear Lee isn’t so keen to let go after all these years.
