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Sylvia Toh Paik Choo
Sylvia Toh Paik Choo
Oldest teenager in town and grandmother of Singlish. Works in print and broadcast media. She has published books. She wrote Eh Goondu! and Lagi Goondu!. She is a general nuisance. And sometimes a colonel one.
Arrows and Oranges
Arrows and Oranges
This one is for the lovers. Valentine's Day and Chap Goh Meh have the same end game in sight. Singles watch out for mandarin oranges and Cupid's arrows.
  • Posted on: 3 Feb 2023·
Donkey Fatt Choy!!
Donkey Fatt Choy!!
When relatives drop in unannounced, en masse, it makes Sylvia Toh see red. All those unexpected ang pows flying out of hand, along with food and her precious vase!
  • Posted on: 20 Jan 2023·
Elevated Flat Epiphanies
Elevated Flat Epiphanies
Growing up in a four-storey government flat meant your neighbours’ problems could also become yours. Some problems are so epic, they become epiphanies for Sylvia Toh, who then writes about them. Luckily, some names not mentioned…
  • Posted on: 6 Jan 2023·
Becoming the X-factor Girl
Becoming the X-factor Girl
Sylvia is ready for a good fight, provided it doesn’t involve weapons. She’ll happily lash you with her tongue and ensure the wrongs are righted and the cowards are sent cowering. And she has a suitable name for herself, too.
  • Posted on: 16 Dec 2022·
Travelling Highs and Lows
Travelling Highs and Lows
Lacking the necessary sea legs, Paik Choo choo-choos across Europe for champagne and the chance to be the first to cross the line in 100 days, emulating the feat of Champagne Charlie in the 1800s.
  • Posted on: 2 Dec 2022·
Happy Campers on Champers
Happy Campers on Champers
Way before the Amazing Race, Sylvia Toh had set off on a champagne trail that took her round the world in 100 days. Did the bubbly help lighten the trip?
  • Posted on: 18 Nov 2022·
Eh, Not So Old Lah!
Eh, Not So Old Lah!
No matter how old (or young) you feel you are, others will age you, be it with gifts borne out of kindness or the unkindest cut of all, their comments.
  • Posted on: 4 Nov 2022·
Hot Sun by Day, Hot Water by Night
Hot Sun By Day, Hot Water By Night
European adventures are all about the elements — morning sun and hot water. Sylvia Toh reels in the rowdy bunch of Singaporean road warriors.
  • Posted on: 21 Oct 2022·
Paik Choo and The Prince
Paik Choo and The Prince
When Prince Philip came to town, a young “bo chap” Paik Choo was selected to greet the Royal. What do you think she did?
  • Posted on: 16 Sep 2022·
All Aboard The Silver Bus
All Aboard The Silver Bus
Paik Choo writes again! Wielding her wicked wit, Sylvia Toh mounts up and rides with the Silver Streakers. Make that a gentle stroll in the lalang.
  • Posted on: 2 Sep 2022·
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