From a $3 Bottle of Aloe to a $1M Condo: Chow Meng Cheng’s Unbelievable Win
What’s behind the Talk of 11.11?
Lazada’s annual “11.11” sale is usually a frenzy of discounts, flash deals, and holiday‑style offer landmines. But this year, they added a twist: a lucky draw for a one‑bedroom condo in Singapore’s prestigious Normanton Park—thanks to a partnership with PropNex.
How the 70‑Year‑Old Hawker Turned a Scratch Chance into Gold
Chow Meng Cheng, who’s been frying fish noodle soup for over 30 years, sold a splash of aloe vera gel and topped it off with a nasi lemak voucher for just around $3. Little did he know that, with a few clicks on the Lazada app game “Lazzie Star,” he’d collect five golden keys—each a ticket to a higher prize ladder.
“I thought it was a scam!”
When the Lazada team emailed him about the surprise win, Chow was stunned. “I’ve never been this lucky,” he laughed, trying to swallow the shock. “I had to keep believing—this is real.”
How He Got There
Starting in 2017, Chow began buying everyday goodies online, especially during the pandemic when seniors were keen to stay home. His daughter introduced him to Lazzie Star, and before he knew it, he’d snagged five golden keys—enough for a solid shot at the condo.
Lazada’s Message to the Community
“Our focus this year was all about supporting our sellers, especially through a challenging year,” said Lazada Singapore CEO Mr. Loh Wee Lee. “Seeing both shoppers and sellers rewarded is exactly what we want. With 11.11 hitting record sales again, it’s proof of e‑commerce’s power to change lives.”
A New Chapter for a Legacy Samurai
For Chow, owning a luxury condo is more than a splash of cash—it’s a new canvas for his family and for the community that’s grown up in his hawker stall. He can now toast to future memories in a place that was once a dream beyond his humble noodle stand.
So next time you see someone hand over a simple aloe bottle at a hawker stall, think: maybe, just maybe, they’re stepping into a new lifestyle. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best deals are hidden just beneath the surface—and the biggest surprise can come from the smallest price tag.
