Modern comfort: Samsui women Loh Ah Kwai (centre) and Yip Say Mui (right) used to wake up at 5.30 every morning and take a bus from the Chinatown shophouse to construction sites all over the island. (One Friday in August 2003) Here, they take a taxi with their carer Cheong Choy Ying (left) from their Redhill blocks to arts centres, The Esplanade to guest star in an installation art opening. As two of the oldest Samsui women left, they often get invited to dinners, charity events and outings – and have to don their full regalia for the appearances.