Jesseca Liu’s Joyful Journey Back to Langkawi
After two long years of lockdown and endless “cottage‑home” dinners, the Singapore‑Malaysia Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) finally opened the door for families to come together again. For actress Jesseca Liu and her husband Jeremy Chan, it was time to trade passport stamps for palm‑frond breezes.
Planning a Trip with Mixed Feelings
Jesseca shared the nightly drama of hunting for a flight seat with her partner in an interview with Lianhe Zaobao. “Every day I’d check ticket prices, and I was worried all the seats would fill up,” she confessed. The routine became a sort of pre‑flight anxiety ritual.
Cleaning Chaos: The Pre‑Trip Reality
- Masks and Disinfectants: We just kept hanging masks on our backs and spraying bags everywhere.
- Luggage Edition: “We basically treated our suitcases like germ farms—every corner, every seam got a quick spritz.”
- Clothes? No Question: “We were convinced we’d have to disinfect everything…and might as well do it now while we’re at it.”
Reality Check: Smooth Sailing Home
What turned out to be the one‑big, scary trip’s biggest surprise was that the real journey was less nerve‑wracking than she’d imagined. The VTL process turned out to be almost as simple as bringing a suitcase. The formalities arranged in advance meant the usual “last‑minute panic” was gone.
Now, champ of Lagi‑Langi selfies, Jesseca is over the moon that she can finally catch up with family again. And she’s ready for a new wave of adventures—less mask‑ing, more palm‑frond pressing!
‘There really are so many differences now’
Jesseca’s Family Reunion: From Video Calls to Real‑Life Surprises
After a pandemic that kept her glued to video chats every other day, Jesseca finally stepped off the virtual world and flew home. Seeing her family in person turned out to be more exciting than she’d imagined – and a bit of a shock.
Family Face‑Check Results
- Mom’s silver streaks – “Turns out my mum’s hair became a snowy masterpiece!” she laughed.
- Dad’s slimmer frame – “He’s cutting down on that extra pound, looking leaner now.”
- Necks growing tall – “The kiddos have seriously stretched out; one just hit the school height record.”
Hometown: A Pandemic Makeover
She’s felt the feeling of change in her own town. Two years back, tourists from all over the world filled the streets, but now it’s a splash of locals. Many old shops have closed, and her favorite snack spot is a nostalgic ghost.
“But hey, new places popped up. They’re run by folks who aren’t from here. Still a bit sad, yet optimistic about steady progress.”
Looking Ahead: Back to Singapore
Jesseca plans to be back in Singapore next January, where she’ll pick up a fresh drama series spot.
Current Vibes While in Malaysia
“Feeling good,” she says, “and the food’s been on point ever since I landed. I’ve also been planning meals with friends and treating myself to massages.”
She’s nailed the art of balancing fun and self‑care, proving that even after a pandemic, life can still be deliciously vibrant.
