KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 20 -- Hong Kong broadcasting company TVB has agreed to release actress Jacqueline Wong from her eight-year bond with the station without penalising her.

Quoting the company's executive Virginia Lok, Hong Kong's Ming Pao reported that the 32-year-old would not be penalised as she did not abandon TVB to join another rival company.

"I believe she has her own plans for her future," said Lok.

She said Wong did not express the intention to return to the screen when met last week.

"She is happy that there are friends who care about her.

"And during the current Covid-19 pandemic, she was keeping herself active by exercising."

Asked if the station would arrange roles for Wong if she decides to stay on, Lok said:

"If she r...