The 91-year-old former English teacher, who has been a subscriber to The Star since the newspaper was founded in 1971, said he really liked reading the daily news.
Stating that he used to read other English dailies, Ng added: “I have stuck with The Star since it was founded.
“I have grown accustomed to reading articles published by the newspaper, and I will keep reading.
“Usually, I forget what I read after two to three days, but I still flip through The Star every day, from the first to the last page,” he jokingly told StarMetro.
Ng was met in Taman Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, where he is temporarily staying as his house in Lucky Garden, Bangsar is undergoing renovations.
Despite his light-hearted joke, Ng still clearly recalls some of the issues and topics he read, with the coverage on the May 13 riots and annual National Day celebrations among his most memorable reads.
“The Star is my go-to source for following National Day parades and festivities.
“I also like to read the columns of former Star Media Group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai as I find them very truthful,” he said.
Ng said his favourite section was sports, particularly news on badminton and football.
“I followed the FIFA World Cup 2026 through The Star.
“Badminton is also my favourite sport.
“I used to play badminton for fun when I was young.
“Besides sports, I also like to solve Sudoku puzzles in the lifestyle section.
“It keeps my mind active and sharp,” he added.
Reports featuring MCA Public Services and Complaints Department chairman Datuk Seri Michael Chong also capture Ng’s interest.
“Chong does a lot to help victims of loan sharks and scammers.
“These are ongoing issues I want to keep track of,” he said.
As sources of news shift increasingly online, Ng, who said he was not tech-savvy, remains steadfast in reading the physical newspaper.
“Young people prefer to read on their smartphones. Sometimes, I do not know what they are looking at.”
Ng urged the younger generation to keep up with the news, so that they know what is going on around them.
He added that he would continue subscribing to The Star.
At the meeting, Star Media Group Print senior general manager Goh Kok Soo presented Ng with an appreciation gift for being one of the oldest and most loyal subscribers to The Star.
