As their personalities made them a perfect match, Teo’s meeting with Richard Wong Yuan Chang, 66, last year at Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) Kuching eventually blossomed into love.

“Richard was the one who made the first move to get to know me,” Teo said, smiling as she glanced at Wong, who appeared bashful.

Wong and Teo tied the knot at the Sarawak national registration department (NRD) office in a simple ceremony last Thursday. The event was witnessed by Sarawak state minister Fatimah Abdullah and NRD director Mahathir Bujang.

She said Wong’s kind and gentle nature captured her heart, leading her to accept his proposal. On her special day, Teo wore a simple red cheongsam and opted for light makeup.

Having resided at the elderly care centre since 2005, she expressed that their shared faith played a significant role in their compatibility.

“We are both Christians, so at night, we can read the Bible and pray together,” said Teo, who enjoys singing and dancing.

Wong, who has been living at RSK Kuching since 2023, shared that it was Teo’s extroverted character that caught his attention, as he is more reserved.

He had previously been married to a resident of the elderly care centre, but his spouse had passed away from health issues.

Meanwhile, Fatimah said the authorities encourage residents who find love at at RSK Kuching and Sibu to marry according to their religious beliefs.

“Once married, they will be placed in the couple’s unit at RSK so they can live together. We will assist in organising wedding ceremonies according to procedures.

“Everyone deserves happiness, and these two have found it, even in their twilight years. They now have a reason to live, and have someone to care for, and to be cared for by.”

Wong and Teo are currently the only married couple at RSK Kuching, which houses 61 elderly individuals, while RSK Sibu has 31 residents.