Singing: A favorite pastime for seniors

The Star

Singing is the best pastime for senior citizens these days, says Penang Hawkers Association secretary Yeoh Eng Keong.   At the association’s premises on Jalan Irrawadi in George Town, Penang, senior citizens are singing their hearts out, which Yeoh believes can uplift spirits, enhance mental well-being, and promote social interaction—all of which are essential for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life in one’s senior years.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2kvmambz  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00These senior citizens are singing their hearts out at a singing center located at the Penang

00:18Hawkers Association's premises on Jalan Irrawaddy in Georgetown.

00:24Administration Secretary Yeo Eng-kyong says singing is an ideal pastime for seniors.

00:34It not only provides a chance to meet new people, but also serves as a highly effective

00:39therapeutic method for graceful aging.

00:42Yeo believes that casual singing or karaoke sessions can uplift spirits, enhance mental

00:48well-being, and promote social interaction, all of which are essential for maintaining

00:52a healthy and fulfilling life in one's senior years.

00:56As a facilitator at the singing center, Yeo highlights that this affordable hobby helps

01:01manage the stress of aging.

01:06Those interested pay a nominal fee of three ringgit per visit, while members pay ten ringgit

01:11a month.

01:13On Tuesdays, a singing coach is available to help those looking to improve their vocal

01:17skills.

01:20Yeo estimates that there are more than 50 singing centers on Penang Island catering

01:24to amateurs and senior citizens eager to embrace this pastime.

01:29These centers offer a welcoming environment where seniors can learn, practice, and enjoy

01:35singing together, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

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