You may recall a touching story about Sim Lim Tower’s ice cream uncle receiving a TV as a companion to tide him through the Circuit Breaker.
We’re happy to report that Mr Ng is finally back at work, doing what he does best.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday (27 May), Happy People Helping People (HPHP) shared that the 87-year-old is once again scooping ice cream for his fans.
Here’s how you can offer your support to the veteran dessert master, if you live in the vicinity.
In the Mandarin print article, the headline declares that Mr Ng has ‘重出江湖’ – translated in English as ‘made a rousing comeback’.
He has resumed the manning of his ice cream stall and is usually near the entrance of Sim Lim Tower daily — come rain or shine.
As ice cream sales are his main source of income, netizens have pledged to offer their support to him if they live close by.
As Mr Ng stays alone, concerned netizens chipped in early May to gift him a brand new Panasonic television on 11 May.
They had also been providing sponsorship for his meals with a small allowance to help him out as he was unable to work.
If you wish to help brighten someone else’s day, you can consider becoming a sponsor too with Second Meal here.
The hardworking ice cream uncle has been spotted hawking his signature rainbow bread and wafer ice cream over the years.
Even throughout the Chinese New Year festivities in 2018, as pointed out by this netizen’s post.
We’re extremely glad that Mr Ng has delved right back into doing what he’s passionate about. Those who stay near the area can meet him in person – while wearing a mask & observing proper social distancing measures – of course.
If you don’t live near Sim Lim, you can leave your well-wishes on Happy People Helping People’s Facebook post here, and we’re sure they’ll communicate it to Mr Ng directly.
All the best to Mr Ng and his ice cream business, we pray for his health and safety in these trying times.
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Featured image adapted from Google Maps.
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