Retiree finally parts with his 40-year-old headgear

KUALA LUMPUR: A man who had not changed his motorcycle helmet for 40 years became an instant star with the media when he had his headgear exchanged for a new one.

Chow Hing Loong, 64, was riding along Jalan Imbi when he was stopped yesterday by Road Safety Department (JKJR) officials, who were giving out free helmets as part of its road safety advocacy campaign.