Tropical Christmas for stranded couple


Seasoned guests: Gray playing with Christmas decorations at the E&O Hotel alongside his parents, Phillip and Jordan. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Despite being stuck in Penang due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Myanmar-based British marine engineer Phillip Prescott and his family are glad that they get to celebrate a tropical Christmas.

His wife Jordan, an international school teacher in Myanmar, even delivered their baby boy Gray Prescott Benson in May.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Former UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT involving RM37mil
Singapore DPM arrives in Malaysia
Move beyond sympathy to protect, empower senior citizens, says Lam Thye
High 'no-show' rate among doctors for Sabah, Sarawak postings deeply concerning, says MMA
Parliamentary Services Act, constitutional amendments take effect today
DBKK’s power to auction off�unclaimed vehicles in question
‘Foot towing a high risk act prone to mishaps’
MBPP puts nine litterbugs on clean-up duty
Haze situation improves for some
Care centre resident charged with murder

Others Also Read