Family Reunion For 90-Yr-Old After 50 Years
By Liza Mohd

Seria - A 90-year-old man, staying at Seria old folks home, was in for a surprise when he found a long lost relative from his homeland - the Republic of China - after losing contact with his family for over five decades.

Kwang Onn had left Guangdong, China as an energetic 23-year-old to travel the world in search of a job. He reached Brunei and landed a job in a construction company.

Though he stayed in touch with his family in China by sending money to them, his lack of education saw the bond being broken.

And after more than 50 years, a relative of his came calling yesterday much to the nonagenarian's surprise.

His nephew's son unexpectedly showed up at the Seria old folk's home to take him back to China. The money he had sent was enough to purchase two houses in Guangdong, which is more than enough to accommodate him, according to his nephew's son.

Kwang Onn, who has remained single, was at first hesitant to go back to China after he was told that his mother and brother had passed away. He also had second thoughts of going back there since he had left his homeland many decades ago.

Now depending on whether his passport would be renewed, he will be on his way back to China.

"It all depends on whether I like the place and the environment, otherwise I would come back to Brunei," said Kwang Onn.

Two years ago a 100-year-old man was also brought back to China after his son had come to take him from the Seria old folks home. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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