Family love keeps blind centenarian going


In good spirits: Poh Hin chatting with Cheng Yeok,100, at their flat.

GEORGE TOWN: Being blind in both eyes since the age of seven has never stopped centenarian Lo Cheng Yeok from being jovial, especially when surrounded by her family.

Although frail looking, Cheng Yeok, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept 29 last year, was in a happy mood as she recalled the Chinese New Year reunion dinner held at her grandnephew’s home in Sungai Dua on Jan 27.

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