OoiKeeHowSince returning home to Malaysia from China 4 years ago, Kee How has been hot on his heels in contributing to Malaysian culture and heritage through his research and preservation of local Penang Hokkien language for the Malaysian state. His love for languages and cultures has been his sole motivator in this meaningful quest to promote linguistic diversity. He at present works as the theatre manager of Performing Arts Centre of Penang.

What is your idea worth spreading?

In Honour of Languages.

If you were given the opportunity to change the world, what would you do?

Arts and literature should be compulsory in every school; Appreciating nature is a must, discriminating languages tantamount to crime. I would also make everyone vegetarian.

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