WORKING in Singapore will not stop Soo Kui Jien or 'Jien' from returning for the CEO & Celebrity Charity Tennis event at the National Tennis Complex on Dec 9.
The former Disney Channel host, who competed the last two years and finished fourth in 2009 and 2010 with the help of partners like Ling Hee Kian, Datuk Anthony Bujang and Paul Poh.
"I try to play once a week with some friends in Singapore as a preparation for the challenge", said Jien, who added that his favourite tennis player was Ivan Lendl.
"He (Lendl) was dedicated and absolutely tried his best on court."
Jien, based in Singapore for the past seven years, is the presenter of Mio Stadium and Mediacorp Channel 5.
The CEO and Celebrity Charity Tennis event is aimed at raising RM60,000 to help children in need of medical care.
NST and eCEOs Sdn Bhd are joint organisers of the fourth edition of the event while Dunlop and Mohamed Ridza & Co are the official partners.- www.nst.com.my
