Former death row convict celebrates CNY as a free man


KULAI: This Chinese New Year, former death row convict Chong Yun Fak has lots to be grateful for, despite suffering from cancer.

Having been granted a royal pardon by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, he returned to the loving arms of his family last year after 37 long years in prison.

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