Lily Cat: The Global Diplomat

By Lily Cat, Neil Khor

September 2024 FEATURE
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I WAS BORN in Manhattan, New York, so I am used to island life, though I must admit that living in Penang Island is somewhat different from being in Manhattan. Here, it feels like summer all the time, which suits me just fine. No need for huddling close to the radiators during winter. Before this, I had also lived for five years in Nairobi with my human.It is not common for cats to be as well-travelled as I am. So,...

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Lily Cat

formerly known as Lyra Steiner, was born in Manhattan in 2016 and travelled with her mom, Amy Wood, to Nairobi where she shared a home with her current human, Neil Khor. She lived with Neil for five years in 99, Muthiaga Road assisted by Linet Khisvani, her second human helper. In February 2024, Lily Cat travelled to Neil’s hometown in Penang, and now lives in an apartment in Gurney Drive.

Neil Khor

was the Chief of Staff and Special Advisor to the Executive Director at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). He is now Advisor on Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Housing & Local Government in Malaysia.


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