30YO is one of Malaysia's youngest lion head makers, loves 'every bit of his job


Tan is one of the youngest lion head makers in the country. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

Like some school leavers, Tan Kian Heng wasn’t certain about what his future would look like after completing his secondary education in 2011.

“My Form Five results were average, and I couldn’t decide whether to further my studies or find a job. My parents wanted me to study, but I wasn’t interested in attending college.

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