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MYCARE VISIT SSJN LEE BOK KAR RMAF AT HIS RESIDENT

MYCARE VISIT MRS MAH YEW KHEAN AT HER RESIDENT

MyCare MyPrihatin Hargai Wira Negara Initiative
In mid Aug 2023, MACVA was approached by MyCare informing their intention to help some of our unfortunate members who need medical care and food stuff.

MyCare or Humanitarian Care Malaysia Bhd is a Non-Profit Org registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM No 729288-P since 2017. MyCare has been providing humanitarian aid mostly overseas until 2021 when the pandemic hit world wide. However, after 2021, MyCare started to look inwards helping the unfortunate Malaysians, veterans included.

For 2023, their objective is to provide medical assistance to three selected MACVA Veterans in conjuction with Hari Kemerdekaan and Hari Malaysia.

We have provided two names to MyCare. They are:

1. SSjn Lee Bok Kar RMAF who had one of his leg amputated below his knee due to infection. He has requested for a motorised wheelchair.

2. Mrs Mah Yew Khean, wife of the late WO2 Mah who left us on 2 Sep 23. She had two of her toes amputated due to chronic diabetic. She is also under dialysis three times a week, currently she is still under medical treated for her sore foot. She has requested for adult diaper, special milk powder, and other medical aid for her wound dressing.

Both the candidates were submitted by VP Army to MyCare for the board members' approval.

On 11 Sep 23, the MyCare team headed by the Senior Manager, En Kamarul Halim bin Sakrani and his Executive, En Muhamad Afiq Zharif together with the President of MACVA, Dato' Lee, VP Army, Carol Loo, Hon Sec, Tony Ho, Hon Treasurer, Mary Koh and CM Pui visited Lee Bok Kar at his home to witness the presentation. The cost of the wheelchair is closed to Rm3k. This wheelchair is on loan basis and shall return to MyCare if not in use.

On 24 Sep 23. The same team together with MACVA President and Hon Sec, visited Mrs Mah at her daughter's house to hand over the stuff requested and also presented cash of RM500.

On behalf of the President and members of MACVA, we, thank MyCare and it's team for the support given and hope this humanitarian efforts will continue to provide to the unfortunate veterans in the near future.

Report by:

Lt Col Carol Loo (Retired)
VP Army

24 Sep 23

STANDING LR: LIEW WAI TONG, DAVID CHOW, WONG AH JIT, LEE SIEW CHOY, LIM BOON DAK. SITTING LR: MARGARET CHOW, CAROL LOO, OOI TEONG AUN WITH PJM CERT, PATRICK WONG

OOI TEONG AUN WITH BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES

Fellowship Lunch
8 Aug 23
1. Date: 20 July 2023
2. Time: 1200 Hours
3. Location: Xing Yee Fatt Restaurant, Rampai Business Park, No 3 Jln Rampai Niaga 2
4. Guest of Honour: Lt Col Ooi Teong Aun (B)
5. Occasion: 93rd Birthday and Presentation of PJM Cert

And so it was held as planned. In attendance were:
LtC Ooi Teong Aun
LtC Carol Loo - VP Army
LtC Liew Wai Tong
LtC Wong Ah Jit
Maj Lee Siew Choy
Maj Patrick Wong
Maj Lim Boon Dak
Lt John Soon - RMN
Maj David Chow
Margaret Chow

Thanks for comradeship. Lunch was sponsored by David Chow. The cupcakes were made by VP Army. We wish LtC Ooi Teong Aun many happy returns and to continue to march ever on.

Carol Loo
VP Army

Remembrance Mass Nuri FM1715 Aircrew KIA On 26 Apr 1976
8 Aug 23
A Remembrance Mass for the souls of 3 Chinese Royal Malaysian Air Force Aircrew who died on 26 April 1976 when their NURI helicopter was shot down by terrorists at Gubir, Kedah. They were on a mission of supplying rations to the frontline forces.

The venue of the Eucharistic Celebration was at Church of Holy Redeemer, Klang on Saturday 29 July 2023. The Celebrant was Rev. Fr. Andrew Kooi.

The 3 deceased were :-
1. Sgt Udara Leong Yee Heang, PTU
2. Lt Udara Chung Meng Teck, PTU
3. Kapt Udara Choo Yoke Boon, PGB

A total of 103 personnel representing ex-members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Navy, Army and family members attended the Memorial to honour and pay their respects to the demised heroes.

At the end of the Holy Mass, an emotional tribute and eulogy were presented by WO II(R) Patrick Lee Kai Tong and Maj(R) Lim Aik Peng.

This was followed by a buffet lunch to facilitate fellowship and renewal of old friends and ex-comrades.

The gathering at the Church of Holy Redeemer Klang, marks the first time in the history of the Royal Malaysian Air Force for fallen heroes.

This event could only come to realization due to the initiative and tireless efforts of a group of ex-comrades and close friends of the deceased trio.

LIM AIK PENG DELIVERING EULOGY

PATRICK LEE KAI TONG DELIVERING EULOGY

DATO' LEE (THIRD LEFT) PRESENTING A COPY OF MOV AND ANGPOW TO LATE CAPT CHOO PGB YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

GROUP PHOTO

BUFFET LUNCH