Popular matriach: Dr Ahmad Zahid (on Leong’s right) presenting the framed pictures to Leong, which was kept by the NRD over the years, during the event at the Home Ministry complex in Ayer Keroh, Malacca as Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron (left) and others look on. — Bernama
MALACCA: Centenarian Leong Swee Yong, touted as the oldest woman in the country, says her most cherished memory is living in harmony with friends of all races.
The 109-year-old said back in the pre-Merdeka days, people had a generous regard for each other.
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