MELBOURNE, Feb 10 -- Penang-born Steve Davislim has taken the of opera by storm.Malaysian fans of the opera may soon have the chance to see one of the worldÕs most celebrated and exciting new talents Ð at least, if Steve Davislim has his way.The Penang-born tenor has taken the world of opera by storm since his acclaimed debut in 2005 and says he Òcannot waitÓ to return to his country of birth and perform there for the first time.DavislimÕs paternal grandparents (moved from China to) settled in Penang before World War II and his father, David Lim, was born there. --fotoBERNAMA COPYRIGHT RESERVED

photographed by: Neville DÕCruz