Popular HK food critic Chua Lam stays strong despite unfortunate events

The calligraphy exhibition collected a total of RM756,000 in sales and donations, which was then contributed to various Malaysian charitable organisations, including to the National Kidney Foundation. — Photos: LEESAN

In September, a calligraphy exhibition was held in Malaysia featuring veteran filmmaker, calligrapher, food critic and traveller Chua Lam. The exhibition marked his sentimental attachment to Malaysia and Singapore.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the exhibition at Sin Chew Daily’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, though I still felt honoured to have taken part in organising it. Chua Lam, 82, flew in from his home base in Hong Kong to officiate the exhibition, and even took the time to participate in some interview sessions.