“We congratulate Michelle Yeoh and I think she is an influencer for Ipoh city not only regionally, but also internationally.

“We have a suggestion for a museum, we’re considering a few personalities. We will most likely establish a Hall of Fame,” Bernama quoted Ipoh mayor Rumaizi Baharin as telling reporters after the soft launch of a restaurant in Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh, today.

Rumaizi said that he hoped the Ipoh-born actress’ success would attract more domestic and international tourists to the city.

Yeoh, 61, took home the prize for Best Actress for her role as Evelyn Wang in last year’s blockbuster “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, beating Cate Blanchett, Ana de Armas, Andrea Riseborough, and Michelle Williams.

Yeoh’s Oscar win is the latest in her impressive line of achievements and accolades, including the recent SAG and Spirit awards, and January’s Golden Globe win.