SELF-TAUGHT techniques and skills in planting grapes have made it possible for premium grapes found in countries with four seasons to be planted in Kedah.
At a grape farm in Padang Lembu, Gurun, many varieties of grapes are now yielding the sweet and crunchy fruit.
Its owner Tan Soon Huat, 58, who runs the one-acre farm planted with some 300 grape plants, said he learned the techniques of grape cultivation by doing his own research, collecting data and reading research papers on grape-planting.
“I had no academic background or expertise on grape cultivation.
“I wanted to plant something with high difficulty level, challenging and with higher commercial value.
SINGAPORE - A show-flat for Singapore s first assisted-living public housing is now open at HDB Hub, a week ahead of schedule.
Located in Bukit Batok West Avenue 9, the Community Care Apartments are targeted at those aged 65 and above who wish to live on their own and yet enjoy some care, support and communal activities.
On Tuesday (Dec 29), seniors who visited the show-flat told The Straits Times that they were attracted to the new concept, which allows them to forge close relationships with other people in their age group.
Part-time waiter Tan Soon Huat, 67, who made a trip specifically to visit the show-flat, said the 32 sq m unit is the perfect size for him and his wife.