Out of the woods: Elderly man to enjoy first CNY reunion at home after over 30 years

Mr Oh Go Seng (left) chatting with his brother's daughter-in-law Madam Lim Kah Choo as he enjoys a warm home-cooked meal. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - For the first time in more than 30 years, Mr Oh Go Seng will be celebrating Chinese New Year in a warm home setting.

Just last month, home for him was a makeshift tent made of nylon canvas and wooden sticks in a forested area in Sungei Tengah, where he grew his own vegetables like chilli padi and pandan leaves.

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