A time of joy and sadness
KUANTAN: The two residents of the home for the aged in Jalan Bukit Ubi are a study in contrasts.
Pat Ah Sang, 84, on the other hand, is quiet and rather reserved, though he is trying to get into the spirit of things.
He arrived at the home a week ago and for the first time, he is celebrating Chinese New Year without his family.
To hide his sadness, he kept saying Selamat Hari Raya to the other residents and visitors. Among them was Kuantan MCA chairman Datuk Ti Lian Ker, the menteri besar's special officer in charge of Chinese affairs.
"We'll get ang pow and eat good food."
Wong enjoys the visits, too.
"Many visitors come and we get ang pow and a lot of goodies. I enjoy it here as I have many friends."
Wong lost contact with his daughter after he left his wife more than 20 years ago. He had a son by his first wife in China before he came to Malaya in the 1930s.
On his wishes for this auspicious occasion, Wong said he just wanted to be healthy and happy.
Ti gave the 26 residents of the home ang pow and mandarin oranges.
On behalf of Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob, he also presented RM10,000 to the home, which is managed by the Federation of Kuantan Chinese Associations.
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