Malaysian couple redefines senior living by climbing mountains, running marathons


Wong (left) runs ahead of Khong in one of the runs they’ve taken part in. Being active has become part of their lifestyle as they hike, run, dance.

At 65, Michelle Wong and her husband CS Khong are living proof that the golden years can be vibrant, active and full of adventure – even after life throws you a curveball.

Wong, a cancer survivor since 2007, remembers clearly how her diagnosis in her 40s shifted her perspective on life.

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