Charity and Useful Works
MACVs at Kim Hee Restaurant, Bukit Mertajam.

Meeting With Northen Chapter Flood Victims And Members
28 Nov 17
A lunch meeting with the Northen Chapter members and the recent flood victims was held at the Kim Hee Restaurant, Bukit Mertajam on Monday, 27 November 2017 at 1.00 pm. The main purpose of the meeting was for to meet up with Northen Chapter members and MACVs who were victims of the recent flood in Bukit Mertajam. Those present includes:-

MACVA Committee Members:-
VP Army - Godfrey Chang
VP Navy - Datuk Kay Hai Thuan and Datin Joyce Kay
VP Air Force - Joe Pie Chong Seng
Honsec - Wong Ah Jit,
Mike Teoh

Northen Chapter Working Committee Members:-
Ang Tat Leong, Loo Ah Seng
Lim Khoong Hing, Kok Ching Huat
Ang Kee Lam, Chean Chong Boon
Lim Thian Huat, Lai Choo
Lee Hock Sun

Other MACVs:-
Wong Sing Nang, Tien Sen An

Flood Victims:-
Soo Heng Kuang, Peh Hong Khun
Goo Pim Kim, Lai Wong Kuan
Teoh Eng Pin, Song Kok Chye
Tan Thian Sun, Toh Chooi Kooi
Ng Chow Sing, Tan Seng Tong
Wee Chong Siang, Chai Kim Chong
Lim Khoon Hin

It was a fruitful and meaningful meeting. MACVA would like to thank Loo Ah Seng for his generosity in sponsoring the lunch. A visit to Ng Chow Sing's house in Taman Rambai was made and the damages were substantial. It is our hope that the financial assistance donated by MACVA members and friend is able to lessen the burden of the flood victims.

The President and the Management Committee of MACVA has approved on 5 Nov 17 to provide an immediate financial assistance to MACVs who is affected by the flash flood on 4 November 2017. A donation for the flood victims was lauched on Monday, 6 Nov 17 and ended at 2359 hrs on Thursday, 16 Nov 17. A total of 288 MACVs, non-members, friends and children donated generously to the appeal. The response was overwhemling and way beyond the our expectation.

The total donation received is RM78,128.00 of which an initial amount of RM2,000.00 was extended to twelve members on Thursday, 9 Nov 17. The balance of the fund were given out equally to the 12 victims with each receiving RM4,333.00 and a contribution to another lesser flood victim with RM2,132.00. The total donation collection were pay out to the 13 flood victims with zero balance.

On behalf of the President and Committee Members and the flood victims, we would like to extend our gratitude and thank you to MACVs and everyone who have assisted unselfishly and generously. All flood victims are very grateful of the financial assistance that they received in their time of need and register their sincere thanks to MACVA for making the donations possible. The comradeship shown and care for the welfare of members in time of calamity has further strengthened the relevance of MACVA and its 'Credible Voice'.

Thank you and God bless

Wong Ah Jit
Hononary Secretary

MACVs visiting Ng Chow Seng.

MACVs Welfare Visits
7 Nov 17
MACVs visited Sgt Loke Kok Lang RMAF (Rtd) at Gereja Charis Shelter Home at Pudu on 2 Nov 17 and WO 1 Tan Chong Hee RMAF (Rtd) at Kota Kemuning on 6 Nov 17. The visiting MACVs comprises of Klang Valley RMAF members who took time off to visit their comrades to cheer them up. Also present to visit his fellow colleagues was MACVA RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd). The show of support by all those involved in this small effort demonstrates great comradeship among MACVs. It is one of MACVA objectives to render assistance and support to its Veteran members who are in dire need of help and we pray for their speedy recovery.

L to R:LAC Eng Leap Chen RMAF (Rtd), (Rtd), Sgt Alton Lee RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Hj Mohd Arbe Idris RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Loke Kok Lang RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Pook Chong Hin RMAF (Rtd), RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Goh Teck Kheong RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Hoong Saw Kiang RMAF (Rtd) and WO 1 Frankie Siow RMAF (Rtd).
L to R:RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Frankie Siow RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Tan Chong Hee RMAF (Rtd), WO 2 Stanley Teoh RMAF (Rtd) and Sgt Pook Chong Hin RMAF (Rtd)

MACVs Welfare Visits
1 Nov 17
MACVs visited Sgt Lai Kew RMAF (Rtd) and Sgt Yong Seng RMAF (Rtd) at Petaling Jaya on 31 Oct 17. The visiting MACVs comprises of Klang Valley RMAF members who took time off to visit their comrades to cheer them up. Also present to visit his fellow colleagues was MACVA RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd).

Northen MACVs visited F/Sgt Teng Lim Kooi RMAF (Rtd) who underwent a successful right knee cap replacement operation at Penang General Hospital on 29 Oct 17. The show of support by all those involved in this small effort demonstrates great comradeship among MACVs. It is one of MACVA objectives to render assistance and support to its Veteran members who are in dire need of help and we pray for their speedy recovery.

L to R:WO 2 Stanley Teoh RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Mike Teoh RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Frankie Siow RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Pook Chong Hin RMAF (Rtd) and RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd). Sitting:Sgt Lai Kew RMAF (Rtd).
L to R:Sgt Kon Chee Keong RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Frankie Siow RMAF (Rtd), F/Sgt Richard Tan RMAF (Rtd), Mrs Yong, RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Mike Teoh RMAF (Rtd) and WO 2 Stanley Teoh RMAF (Rtd). Sitting:Sgt Yong Seng RMAF (Rtd)
L to R:Cpl Lim Thian Huat RMAF (Rtd), WO 2 Lai Choo RMAF (Rtd), F/Sgt Teng Lim Kooi RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Lim Khoon Hing RMAF (Rtd), F/Sgt Ho Cheok Fong RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Ng Terk Hua RMAF (Rtd), and WO 1 Ang Kee Lam RMAF (Rtd).

MACVs Welfare Visits
19 Oct 17
MACVs visited Sgt Lawrence Tan RMAF (Rtd) at Petaling Jaya on 5 Oct 17. The visiting MACVs comprises of Klang Valley RMAF members which gathers at their comrades home respectively to wish them well and cheer them up. Also present to visit his fellow colleagues was MACVA RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd).

Northen MACVs visited Sgt Goh Yam Seng RMAF (Rtd) at Bukit Mertajam on 15 Oct 17. The show of support by all those involved in this small effort demonstrates great comradeship among MACVs. It is one of MACVA objectives to render assistance and support to its Veteran members who are in dire need of help and we pray for their speedy recovery.

Standing L to R:Sgt Chew Lian Heang RMAF (Rtd), F/Sgt Wilson Wong RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Alton Lee RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Siow Fook Oon RMAF (Rtd), WO 2 Teoh Boo Siew RMAF (Rtd), RMAF VP LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Mohd Arbie Idris RMAF (Rtd) and Sgt Allen Loo RMAF (Rtd).
Sitting L to R:WO 1 Lim Huan Huah RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Goh Yam Seng RMAF (Rtd) and Sgt Loo Ah Seng RMAF (Rtd). Standing L to R: Sgt Teh Sang Lye RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Ang Kee Lam RMAF (Rtd), Cpl Lim Thian Huat RMAF (Rtd), Sgt Lim Khoon Hing RMAF (Rtd) and SAC Kok Ching Huat RMAF (Rtd).

Veterans Do Care
31 Aug 17
In conjunction with the 60th Merdeka Day and the 1st Anniversary of Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) on 31 Aug 17, the President led 40 members and spouses of MACVA to visit the Ti Ratana Orphanage Home at Salak Selatan Bharu.

It was very meaningful visit as the MACVs were reminded that there are many children in our midst who grow up without the much needed parental love and care. The Ti Ratana Orphanage Home in many ways provide the love and care for these children.

MACVA took this opportunity to donate RM16,800.00 to Ti Ratana Welfare Society as an appreciation for their wonderful service. The donation was handed over by MACVA President, Maj Tan Pau Son (Rtd) to Chief Reverend Dhammaratana.

Veteran Juga Prihatin
Sempena dengan sambutan Hari Merdeka yang ke 60 dan Hari Ulang Tahun Pertama Persatuan Veteran Cina Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (MACVA) pada 31 Ogos 17, Presiden MACVA telah mengetuai 40 orang ahli dan pasangan mereka melawat Rumah Anak Yatim Ti Ratana di Salak Selatan Baru.

Lawatan tersebut amat bermakna kerana ia mengingatkan ahli-ahli bahawa terdapat ramai kanak-kanak di kalangan kita yang membesar tanpa kasih sayang ibu bapa yang amat diperlukan. Rumah Anak Yatim Ti Ratana telah memainkan pelbagai peranan memberi kasih sayang kepada kanak-kanak tersebut.

MACVA mengambil kesempatan lawatan ini menderma RM16,800.00 kepada Badan Kebajikan Ti Ratana sebagai menghargai usaha murni mereka. Sumbangan tersebut diserahkan oleh Mej Tan Pau Son (Bersara) kepada Ketua Reverend Dhammaratana.

老兵的关怀
为配合庆祝我国独立六十週年和大馬华裔退伍军人协会成立一週年记念，一批四十多位老兵及夫人，在国庆日当天早上由会长陈保山少校(退休)带领造访座落于沙叻秀南村的迪啦達娜孤儿院。

此次的造访，意义重大。除了誏老兵们見识到在我们週遭有很多在没有父母亲情中成長的孩子外，也见证了迪啦達娜孤儿院在尽其所能去为那些孤儿填补亲情关怀的空缺及散播人间温暖提拨幼苗的温馨事迹。

为表達对迪啦達娜孤儿院所付出的爱心和努力的讚赏，大馬华裔退伍军人協会同仁乐捐一万六千八百元给该院作为活动基金。捐款是由大马华裔退伍军人协会会长陈保山少校移交给该院主持尊贵的 谭马啦达那先生(Reverend Dhammaratana)。

The Anniversary of Tai Seong Lor Koon Temple
26 Jul 17
MACVs attended the Anniversary Dinner of Tai Seong Lor Koon Temple at Lumut Naval Base. More than 1000 people including several retired Chinese RMN personels who had previously served in the base attended the function. MACVs were represented by all 3 services making up 2 tables of 20 paxs. MACVA VP RMAF LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng RMAF (Rtd) presented MACVA donations and plaque to the Temple Chairman Kept Tay Yap Leong RMN. Also present was CM Youth Development Project Lt Col Chua Eng Lye (Rtd). Kudos to MACVs and spouse who came all the way from Bukit Bertajam and Kuala Lumpur to support the event.

The 55th Year Anniversary of San See Temple at Terendak Camp
9 Jul 17
MACVs attended the 55th Year Anniversary Dinner of San See Temple at Terendak Camp. Approximately 1000 people including several retired Chinese officers who had served in the Terendak Camp attended the occasion where Lt Col Ivan Lee is the Chairman of the Temple. The Temple Committee donated RM1,000 to the MACVA Welfare Fund at event. In a sincere return gesture, MACVA President Maj Tan Pau Son (Rtd) donated RM1,500 to the Temple.

MACVA would like to thank the San See Temple Committee for their kind thought. MACVs attending the dinner includes:-
President Maj Tan Pau Son (Rtd),
Brig Gen Dr Leong Weng Foon (Rtd),
Honorary Secretary Lt Col Wong Ah Jit (Rtd),
MCPO Chua Boon Heng (Rtd) RMN and
LCpl Chua Teck Seng (Rtd).

The 46th Year Anniversary of Kim Ann Beu Temple at Pantai Belimbing
9 Jul 17
MACVs attended the 46th Year Anniversary Dinner of Kim Ann Beu Temple at Pantai Belimbing, Malacca. More than 1500 people attended the 150 tables dinner where Capt Tong Lye Heng (Rtd) is the Chairman of the Temple. The Temple Committee donated RM3,000 to the MACVA Welfare Fund at the event which was received by Laksma Datuk Kay Hai Thuan (Rtd) RMN, MACVA Vice President. MACVA would like to express its sincere gratitutes to the Kim Ann Beu Temple Committee for their kind gestures.

MACVs attending the dinner includes:-
President Maj Tan Pau Son (Rtd) entourage from Terendak Temple function,
Brig Gen Dato Hon Mun Loong (Rtd),
Vice President Laksma Datuk Kay Hai Thuan (Rtd) RMN,
Vice President LAC Joe Pie Chong Seng (Rtd) RMAF,
Honorary Treasurer Maj Godfrey Chang (Rtd),
Maj Lee Kong Kok (Rtd) and
Maj Ong You Chai (Rtd).
OKU Children with Guardians and Museum Staffs.

MACVA Veteran Hosted OKU Children
7 May 17
A magnanimous MACVA Veteran recently hosted in collaboration with their guardians; a group of OKU on a visit to Port Dickson. The OKU's were special children from Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) Harapan Bentong and Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa (PKKI) Kg Perting, Bentong, Pahang. A PDK is a community-based rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities. The highlight of the visit was an organised trip to the Army Museum. The 40 Bentong OKU children and their guardians spend two days and one night at a posh villa in Port Dickson from 4 May to 5 May 17. Salute to our MACVA Veterans for contributing their valuable time and resources for community service.

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Herald Malaysia Online. Maj Andrew Teoh (Rtd). 7 Apr 17.

MACVA Catholics And Christians Visiting The Archbishop Of Kuala umpur
22 Mar 17
A team coordinated by Maj Andrew Teoh (Rtd) paid a visit to His Grace, Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim of the Diocese of Kuala Lumpur. The visit took place at the Pastoral House co-located in the grounds of the Church of St Anthony, off Jalan Pudu.

Archbishop Julien Low greeted the team at the foyer and was very humbly dressed. With him were soon-to-be-ordained Deacon Vincent Thomas and Mr Jude Benjamin, the Personal Asst to His Grace.

The team from MACVA comprised the following:
1. Brig Gen Dr Leong Weng Foon (Rtd)
2. Lt Col Otto Ong (Rtd)
3. Lt Col Raymond Goh (Rtd)
4. Lt Col Fabian Wong (Rtd)
5. Lt Col Albert Ng (Rtd)
6. Maj Philip Cheah (Rtd)
7. Maj Aloysius Lee (Rtd)
8. Maj Lee Kong Kok (Rtd)
9. Maj Peter Yeow (Rtd)
10. Maj Andrew Teoh (Rtd)
11. Kapt John Chai (Rtd)
12. Maj David Chow (Rtd)

A light breakfast was served.

Maj Andrew Teoh (Rtd) gave a brief introduction on the purpose and intentions of MACVA in wanting to encourage Chinese youths to seek the Armed Forces as a possible career. Much discussions then took place by all participants and to see how the Catholic Church could help reach out and to influence its younger parishioners to see the Armed Forces as a career. The point and advantages of studying at National Defence University was highlighted. Details of that programme was forwarded to Mr Jude Benjamin by Maj David Chow (Rtd).

The meeting was cordial and has given His Grace an insight into the need to increase the participation of the Chinese to serve King and Country. It ended earlier than scheduled as His Grace had another appointment to attend. But not before a souvenir was presented to His Grace by Brig Gen Dr Leong Weng Foon (Rtd).

In God we trust that MACVA will endeavour to encourage more non-Malays, especially the Chinese, to answer the call to serve King and Country. A Credible Voice of hope for the nation.

Maj David Chow (Rtd)
22 March 17

Capt Kung Boon Ching (Rtd)
23 Jan 17
A special inclining medical bed and a wheelchair were in need. Thanks to the untiring effort of MACVA members, particularly Capt Kung Boon Ching (Rtd), both items were delivered to the home of Brig Gen Dato Jamil (Rtd), previously the Chief Engineer of the Royal Engineers Corps. All the relevant parties played their part - MINDEF, JHEV, Engineer Corps and MACVA.

The delay in obtaining the special medical items was bogged down by the necessary paper work. Our Capt Kung (Rtd), Lt Col Fabian (Rtd) and Capt Ko (Rtd) assisted by requesting the relevant authorities to hasten things. Within 72 hours, the special bed and wheelchair were delivered. Many thanksto all for their caring and loving effort to their comrades in need.

L to R : Dato Yusof former CPO Sarawak, Maj KD Richard, Brig Jen Dato Jamil and Capt Kung Boon Chin.