What inspired Miao, the googly-eyed cat?

Miao the cat started life in Jian Goh's blog. Now, the illustrator has a book out called Once Upon A Miao.

One sunny and hot afternoon in Seremban, Jian Goh was approached on the street by an elderly woman in distress.

“I have lost my wallet, my IC and all my cash! Can you please give me some money so that I can take a bus home?” she begs.