Local singer Nick Chung's dad in coma after asthma attack: 'Most painful CNY'

Malaysian artiste Nick Chung (middle) is urging everyone to pray for his father's speedy recovery. Photo: Nick Chung/Facebook

Malaysian singer Nick Chung experienced his "most painful Chinese New Year" yet as his father slipped into a coma following a severe asthma attack.

In a recent Facebook post, Chung said his father's asthma was triggered by accidentally inhaling smoke from fireworks.