Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, TAN SIN CHOW and R. ARAVINTHANHONG Kong star Elena Kong recently flew to Penang to learn how to cook two of its soul foods – asam laksa and hokkien mee (prawn noodles) – while celebrating Chinese New Year here. China Press reported that Kong learned from a local friend whom she has known for many years. On social media, she posted photos and captions, saying: “This trip to Penang was just to learn how to cook these two bowls of noodles – prawn noodles and my favourite, asam laksa! It requires a lot of effort, helpers and most importantly, love!”She also shared an emotional reflection: “Cherish the people who cook for you. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with multiple embolisms in both pulmonary arteries and even went into cardiac arrest at one point.

Source: The Star February 28, 2026 09:27 UTC