Liek Hou’s rags-to-riches journey turned into movie to inspire youngsters


Looking smart: Cheah Liek Hou posing for a photograph during a gala premier of the movie Gold.

PETALING JAYA: Para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou hopes a movie about him will inspire youngsters to persevere even when the going is tough.

The Paralympic champion’s life story has been immortalised into a film called “Gold” that will be released on Thursday in cinema. The gala premier of the movie was held recently, attended by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh and several former internationals.

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