KUALA TERENGGANU: Despite her advancing age, Lim Sheng has been able not only to look after herself and appearance, but also remains active in various activities such as sewing and cooking.
Lim, 99, or better known as “Po Po” (Mandarin for grandmother) also plays Mahjong, which requires considerable mental fitness as well as a sharp memory.
She also practiced healthy diet by avoiding oily food.
“I used to run a restaurant which required me to be on my feet and moving a lot. I guess that's why I am still healthy to this day.
“We also need to eat a lot of vegetables to stay young,” she said when met by Bernama at her restaurant which is now run by her son Poh Tik Heng, 70, and her daughter-in-law Fu Sek Sue, 63, in the Kampung Cina or popular known as Chinatown, here.
Despite having issues with her right eye, Lim is still able to walk around Chinatown to meet with her friends.
Apart from her easy-going nature and smiles, Lim is also known for looking fabulous and immaculate on a daily basis, even when she is home alone.
“I live upstairs (the top floor of the restaurant), every time I go down or plan to go out I will take at least half an hour to get ready. My kids are having headache and they said I always look 'jangok' (fabulous),” she said with a laugh.
She said she would not use her age as an excuse to start neglecting her appearance.
Lim, who has been living in the village for the past 70 years, also shared her excitement for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration.
Although most of the preparation for the upcoming new year are made by her children and grandchildren, each year, Lim said she would cook the ‘Kam Heong's Chicken’ for the family to enjoy during reunion dinner. -- BERNAMA