NONAGENARIAN Tony Lee celebrated a momentous milestone in the company of family and friends, and proffered some advice for those seeking to emulate his longevity.

On his 90th birthday, the retired policeman said that being contented and happy about ones existence, leading a clean life, and surrounding oneself with friends, are key to aging gracefully.

Always be happy with what you have and never yearn for other things. Dont look back to the past nor into the future, for your life is now. Live it with no regrets, he said.

Lee, who has been married 64 years to wife Suzanne, 88, still enjoys an active social life, has regular exercise sessions, and spends hours on the computer surfing the Internet.

Each morning, I thank God for my first cup of coffee, the computer that I had to learn using at the age of 75, and a lovely wife who says I spend more time on the device than I do with her.

Weve had many adventures together and I treasure every moment of it, he quipped during the birthday gathering at a restaurant in George Town recently.

He said that longevity has been a blessing, and it is a gift he intends to make the most of. He urged people to cherish the goodness around them for it keeps one young at heart.

There is nothing better to wish for than a long, healthy life. Because good health is your wealth, he added, eagerly looking forward to his 100th birthday.

Lee later went up on stage to serenade his guests with a several melodies before making a wish, blowing out the candles and cutting his elegant birthday cake.

Youngest daughter, Veronica Ann, 57, said her father, who was born in Seremban but moved to Penang after retiring from the police force, had always been the life of the family.

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