This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM.
The Macau Files celebrates the thousands of people who make Macau tick. From taxi drivers to croupiers to waitresses to engineers, we meet the people who make up the lifeblood of Macau.
So Jaak Chiu
Born
1955
Time lived in Macau
I’ve never left!
Job/Employer
Full-time Taxi Driver – I’ve been driving taxis in Macau for over 30 years.
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Favorite food
Pineapple
Favorite movie
Any movies with Donnie Yen.
Favorite hobby or pastime
Playing Mahjong with friends.
Dream holiday destination
Canada
Favourite music
Jacky Cheung’s oldies.
What do you love about your job?
The freedom I’ve got while driving and driving itself.
Any funny stories?
A customer once gave me a HK$1000 bill, thinking it was HK$100. I, of course, let them know about their mistake and in return got a rather large tip!
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would definitely want dinner with Sammo Hung because he is such an inspirational and funny person – and a great martial artist of course.
What can’t you live without?
My transportation tools, whether it be my car or scooter.
How would your best friend describe you?
I would think they see me as a funny and outgoing person, somewhat like Sammo Hung!
What do you love about Macau?
The night life, casual gaming as a means of entertainment and the many wonderful tourist attractions.
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