Meet the 95-year-old granny who's selling agar-agar at daughter's shop

What would you imagine doing in your 90s? 

While most may be enjoying their retirement at that age, one 95-year-old grandma in Singapore keeps herself busy by helping out at her daughter's agar-agar shop. 

And it appears she has quite a knack for it too. 

Despite her age, Chang Kon Ying heads down to her family's bakery, Food Mapping, at Coronation Shopping Plaza every day to lend a hand. 

There, she can often be seen interacting with customers and introducing products to them. 

"I like my customers, and they like me too," she told Shin Min Daily News. 

Her daily routine includes getting out and about, and enjoying each day. 

The agar-agar business is run by her daughter, 68-year-old Alice Teo, who started Food Mapping as a home business.

Alice then moved the business into a physical shop at Beauty World Food Centre with the help of her sister 70-year-old Jessica Low, and son Gabriel Chan, 36.

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There, Kon Ying became a familiar face among customers, even earning the nickname "Queen of Beauty World", her grandson told 8Days in a 2023 interview. 

The family ran the business at Beauty World for 15 years before relocating to its current space. 

Alice describes her mother as the "best saleswoman", thanks to her outgoing personality and warm hospitality. 

And the personable grandma's approach extends beyond good customer service. 

The 95-year-old told Shin Min that her children and grandchildren have their own fortunes and destiny.

"It is up to them to expand the business. As long as you put your heart into it, you will be able to do well." 

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While visiting the store, this friendly grandma might offer you some items.

For starters, there's the agar-agar desserts that Food Mapping is best known for. They come in a variety of designs such as flower domes and cakes. 

Beyond these colourful creations, the bakery also offers other sweet treats such as Fruity Custard Tarts ($5.40), Lemon Tarts ($5.40) and Hazelnut Tarts ($5.40). 

Address: 587 Bukit Timah Road, #02-34, Coronation Shopping Plaza, 269707
Opening hours: 10am to 7.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

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