Opportunities in a small town

1 Chai showing photos of visitors, including popular artistes from Singapore, who visited Bekok. 2 The antique clocks are among the collection of antiques on display at the homestay.3 This is an antique record player on display at Chai’s homestay.— Photos: Foong Pek Yee.

BEKOK: The preparations for his daughter’s wedding were going smoothly, except for one thing.

There was no place to house relatives or guests of the Chai family at Bekok New Village in Bekok, Johor.