MACVA Activities

MACVA Activities

Seated LR: Jack Cheang, Tan Wee Pang, Tham Ken Wah, Tan Swee Ban, Yeoh Beng Kiat, Carolynn Lim NG, Jerome DS, Goh Hiang Aun. Standing LR:: Tei Poey Eong, Lim Wai Fah, Chan Yee Peng, Lim Koon Hing, Phoo Ah Fook, Jasan Lor.

MPMA Briefing to Northern Region
20 Aug 20
Malacca Chapter MACVs had a Yum Char fellowship on 25 Jul 20 at Malim Jaya, Malacca. 24 Veterans got together and caught up with each other; after months of not meeting up because of Covid19 MCO. It was indeed a heartening sight to see them all well and taking the time out to fellowship which shows great comradeships among MACVs. Kudos to all present and we wish them well.

MACVA PARTICIPATION IN THE PELANCARAN KEMPEN KUTIPAN TABUNG PAHLAWAN 2020

Jabatan Hal Ehwal Veteran through its initiative to raise the awareness of the Malaysian public on the sacrifices of the veterans for the security of the country has embark to produce a special video clip called "Pelancaran KTP 2020". JHEV requested MACVA to have a representative to be one of the participants in this video clip to be aired nationwide during the launch of the "Pelancaran KTP 20".

MACVA nominated Committee Member (CM) Tony Ho Weng Kong RMN to represent the association and to show case the loyal Malaysian Chinese community's contributions to the security and the nation building of our beloved country, Malaysia.

Two days of pre-shooting on 4 &5 August was held at Mindef. The actual shooting day on 6 August with the popular singer Ning Baizura was carried out at the Ntv 7 TV studio, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam, Selangor. The shooting of the video clip started at 9.00am and finally completed at 11.00pm.

MACVA would like to congratulate KP JHEV's initiative to produce this special video clip to highlight the veterans' sacrifices to the nation's security. This video is also acts as a reminder to the younger generations of the peace and the prosperity of Malaysia brought by the veterans. Many of the veterans are still suffering from the injuries of enemy's land mines (booby traps), the bullets and booby traps scars sustained during the Insurgency Operations from 1969 to 1989.

MACVA also would like to register our appreciation to CM Tony Ho Weng Kong RMN for taking time off from his busy work schedule to participate in the "Pelacaran KTP 20". Our congratulations also go to the rest of the veterans, Ning Baizura, members of JHEV, 1 RAMD and the Ntv 7 crew for their huge contributions to the successful shooting of this "Pelancaran KTP 20" video clip.

Tahniah dan Terima Kasih

9 Aug 20

Lt Col Wong Ah Jit (Retired)
Hon Secretary

At NTV 7 Studio with Ning Baizura (Tony Ho is at the fasr right).

At NTV 7 Studio - Salute to the King and Country.

At MINDEF - Pre-Shooting Briefing.

SEATED: L - R: WO I THOMAS NG FOO KEOW (D), SSGT SOON POH LEE (D), CPL CHEN KHENG MENG (D), SGT WILLIAM HO KIM SAM (D), MRS WONG, WO II WONG FOH LIM (D), CDR NG TENG CHAI (L)
2ND ROW: L - R: WO I YEOH KIM KIAN (U), LR DAVID CHONG CHIN FATT (L), LT COL LIM KIAT CHOY (D), LT COL GUI LOH LING (D), LT ANNETTE TYE SWEE LIEW (L), CPO PETER TUAN PANG YIN (L), LCPL CHUA YONG TECK (D-AW), LT COL IVAN HOR CHONG MENG (D)
BACK ROW: L - R: CPO LIM AIK CHU (L), CPO LOW BAN NE (L), WO II JOHN CHU JOON (D), LT COL IVAN LEE SYNN LENG (D), WO I ONG TZE TONG (U

MACVA MELAKA CHAPTER COMRADESHIP EVENT HELD ON SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2020
9 Aug 20
The MACVA Melaka Chapter Comradeship event was held on Saturday 8 August 2020 at the Federal Yong Tau Fu Taman Bukit Melaka. It was initiated by member Ong Tze Tong RMAF. It was one of the regular comradeship events organised by the Melaka Chapter. There are 53 members from the three services in the Melaka Chapter (Army - 31, RMN - 11, RMAF - 11). Capt Georgy Gan Ching Beng RRD is the Chapter Chairman. Twenty-one (21) people attended the event (19 Melaka members, Low Ban Ne RMN from Subang Jaya and Mrs Wong Foh Lim). Melaka Chapter is one of the very active Chapters in fostering comradeship amongst its members and also checking on the welfare and well-being of members. They also organised visits to meet up with MACVA members in Port Dickson and Seremban. MACVA would like to encourage the lesser active MACVA Chapters to emulate the initiative of the Melaka Chapter.

Lt Col Wong Ah Jit (Retired)
Hon Secretary

MAVCA Participants Group Photo at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Taman Mahsuri, Kuala Lumpur.

Launching of the M-ADAA Military History Group
3 Aug 20
More than 50 MACVs and fellow Veterans attending the launching of the Malaysia-Australia Defence Alumni Association (M-ADAA)Military History Group at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Taman Mahsuri, Kuala Lumpur on 29 Jul 20. The event was hosted by M-ADAA at 12.30 pm where buffet was served. Its was a gatherings of Malaysian Veterans who had the privilege of attending courses or being attached to Australian Armed Forces units while in service. The Veterans shared and recalled their past experiences and the camaraderie was fantastic. Also present at the launch event were Australian High Commission Defence Adviser, Group Captain Gretchen Fryar; MACVA President Datuk Goh Seng Toh, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) K. Thanabalasingam and senior Veterans. MACVA would like to express its sincere gratitude and thanks to M-ADAA for hosting MACVs and Veterans at the event.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh delivering his address at the event.

Seated LR: Cheng, Tan, Soon, William Ho, Robert Sim, Thomas Ng, Goh, Peter Tuan, Cdr Ng. Standing 2nd Row LR: Bong, John Chu, David Chong, Lee, Collin Tan, Goh SM, LtC Lim, LtC Gui, Yeoh. 3rd Row LR: Ang, Capt Gregory Tan, LtC Robert Foo, LtC Ivan Ho,Jeffrey Tan, TT Ong.

Malacca MACVs Fellowship
26 Jul 20
Malacca Chapter MACVs had a Yum Char fellowship on 25 Jul 20 at Malim Jaya, Malacca. 24 Veterans got together and caught up with each other; after months of not meeting up because of Covid19 MCO. It was indeed a heartening sight to see them all well and taking the time out to fellowship which shows great comradeships among MACVs. Kudos to all present and we wish them well.

Group photo at Palaceof the Golden Horses, Sg Besi. L to R: Lim Wai Fah, Chu Ee Sin, Tony Ho Weng Kong, Patrick Chong Ah Fatt (GSV), Datuk Goh Seng Toh, Wong Ah Jit, David Chow Yun Kai, Ong You Chai, Abdul Rahim Hashim (PVTUDM), Ng Joo Chay.

BANTU BANTU MALAYSIA
21 May 20
Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) led by its President Brig Gen Datuk Goh Seng Toh RMAF (Retired) attended the Bantu Bantu Malaysia initiative co-organised by Country Heights Holdings Berhad and Gabungan Suara Veteran (GSV). The event took place at 2.30 pm on 18 May 20 at the Ballroom of the Palace of the Golden Horses, The Mines, Sg. Besi.

Present at the event were Gen Tan Sri Rodzali Daud RMAF (Retired), President PVTUDM and Brig Gen Dato’ Abdullah Mohamed RMAF (Retired), Deputy President PVTUDM to represent the Army Veterans Association. At the event, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew handed-over 3,800 of food essentials hampers to PVTUDM for distribution and assistance to veterans of the Armed Forces and their families, especially those under B40 and non pension veterans.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh received 100 hampers on behalf of MACVA where he also presented a copy of MACVA ‘Memoirs of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans' to Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew. MACVA would like to offer its sincere gratitude to GSV for the invitation to the event and to Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew and Country Heights Holdings Berhad for their kind gesture and assistance to Malaysian Armed Forces veterans during the Covid19 pandemic.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh presenting MACVA 'Memoirs Of The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans' to Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew.

Group photo with birthday boy Hj Mohamad Arbe; seated 6th from left.

Hj Mohamad Arbe Celebrates 76th Birthday
30 Nov 19
MACVA Associate Member Sgt Mohamad Arbe bin Idris RMAF (Rtd) celebrated his 76 years birthday on 19 Nov 19. To commemorate this special occasion, he held a birthday celebration at his home at Kg Subang, Shah Alam on 23 Nov 19. MACVA made it a very grand occasion for him as a total of 72 MACVs and wives attended the event together with RMAF Veterans and frieds. Also present to celebrate the occassion were former Chief of Airforce Lt Gen Tan Sri Dato Seri Mohd Yunus Mohd Tasi RMAF (Retired), MACVA President Brig Gen Datuk Goh Seng Toh RMAF (Retired), VP RMAF LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Retired) and First Adm Datuk Kay Hai Thuan RMN (Retired).

MACVs and RMAF Veterans at the event.

As in previous years Hj Mohamad Arbe served everyone present his special "Nasi Lemak" together with kuih's and fruits. In a truly Malaysian affair, the Veterans mingled freely while enjoying each other company. In celebrating a colleague birthday, Veterans at the occasion were able to catch up with their old buddies that turn up. The camaraderie and comradeship display by all are to be valued.


Ladies first to savour the delicious nasi lemak and kuih.

Follow by the gentlemen waiting patiently in line.

At the celebration, Hj Mohamad Arbe welcomed all Veterans and friends to the occasion and thanks everyone for being present to celebrate his 76th birthday with him. Tan Sri Dato Seri Mohd Yunus Mohd Tasi were also invited to say a few words for the occasion.

Hj Arbe welcoming all those present.

Tan Sri Dato Seri Mohd Yunus Mohd Tasi giving his speech.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh presented a birthday card and a cash collection from all present to Hj Mohamad Arbe. He later presented MACVA gift bags to Sin Chew Daily reporter Ms Ashley Lim and her colleague who came to cover the celebration. Joe Pie presented birthday gift and RMAF CM Ooi Chai Thuan presented a photo from the 1st Nasi Lemak occasion to Hj Mohamad Arbe.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh presenting birthday card and cash collection to Hj Arbe.

Joe Pie presenting birthday gift to Hj Arbe.

RMAF CM Ooi Chai Thuan presenting 1st Nasi Lemak photo to Hj Arbe.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh presenting MACVA gift bags to Sin Chew Daily Ms Ashley Lim and colleague.

Hj Arbe cutting his 76th birthday cake.

It is MACVA objective to foster and strengthen comradeship, solidarity and harmony among Veterans. This event shows the close comradeship and camaraderie among Veterans despite being ethically different. It is a testimony to all Malaysians that we can truly live in harmony in our beloved country by accepting and embracing the differences among us. Kudos to Mike Teoh Chong Kooi for photo job.

NC MACVs welcoming NZMVA Veterans, Penang NC Office.

Northern Chapter New Zealand Veterans Reception
11 Sep 19
MACVA Northern Chapter (NC) recently held a reception for the New Zealand (NZ) Malayan Veterans Association (NZMVA) on 5th September 2019. The event took place at the Penang NC Office located at the Children's Association of Penang Spastic Cerebral Palsy, 425 Jalan Masjid Negeri, Jelutong, 11600 Jelutong, Penang from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

Around 70 NZ Veterans and spouses; led by W. Bill Russel were on a "Return to Malaysia" tour. They were received by NC Chairman Tei Poey Eong and 20 MACVs. The NZ Veterans return to Malaysia once in every 2 years to pay tribute to their demised comrades who have served during the Malaysia/Indonesia Confrontation and the Communist Insurgency. Their tribute visits brings them to Kuching, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Taiping and Penang.

Kudos to NC Committee for hosting and organising the afternoon tea reception event to welcome the NZ Veterans and to foster Veterans comradeships between the 2 countries. Thanks to Lim Thian Huat for the report.