He ain’t heavy, he’s my son
A 70-year-old man named Cheong Kah Pin makes a weekly journey from Malaysia to Singapore to visit his son, who is serving a life sentence in prison. The story highlights his enduring parental devotion and the financial sacrifices he has made over the years.
Why it matters
The article provides a human-interest perspective on the long-term impacts of drug-related sentencing and the personal toll on families.
Share Despite his age and health, Cheong Kah Pin crosses the Causeway to visit his son in prison almost every week, holding on to hope they will one day be reunited. Cheong Kah Pin hopes for the early release of his son, Chun Yin, who is serving a life sentence in Singapore. (Afizi Ismail @ FMT Lifestyle) JOHOR BAHRU : On most Wednesdays at about 3am, 70-year-old Cheong Kah Pin gets onto his motorcycle and begins a journey he has made countless times before. Leaving before dawn to avoid traffic, the ride takes him from his home in Taman Johor Jaya across the Causeway to Singapore.
The narrative focuses on personal struggle and family dynamics without taking a stance on legal policy.
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