Uncle Roger’s first parenting tip? ‘Put MSG on baby,’ jokes Nigel Ng after welcoming first child

June 22, 2026 - 16:43

LOS ANGELES, June 22 - Nigel Ng has officially traded his wok for a diaper bag. The Malaysian-born comedian, best known for his viral character Uncle Roger, welcomed his first child recently and has already offered his signature brand of culinary wisdom for new parents.

In a lighthearted social media post, Ng joked that his first parenting tip was to "put MSG on the baby." The comment, delivered in his deadpan Uncle Roger persona, drew immediate laughs from fans who recognized the running gag about the flavor enhancer being the secret to everything good in life. "Haiyaa, why so bland? Need some umami," he quipped in the post, referencing his character's catchphrases.

Ng and his partner have kept most details about the newborn private, but the comedian shared a photo of a tiny hand gripping his finger. The announcement marks a major life shift for the performer, who rose to fame by roasting bad cooking techniques and championing the humble wok. Fans have already started flooding the comments with their own "Uncle Roger-approved" baby advice, ranging from using a rice cooker for sterilizing bottles to insisting that all baby food must be made in a wok with high heat.

While Ng has not revealed the baby's name or gender, he assured followers that the child will be raised with proper respect for fried rice and a deep hatred for soggy vegetables.