Born in Benut, Pontian, Johor, in 1928, the versatile entertainer who speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew, Hokkien and Hakka, has performed on stage with song-and-dance troupes, on radio and TV and in movies.
The energetic Lai, who had never thought about retirement, embarked on a film career at age 80. (TheStar)
