REPORT ON MACVA VISIT TO LUMUT NAVAL BASE & TLSK DINNER
23-24 August 2025

1. The Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) successfully organized a two-day trip to Lumut, Perak, on 23^rd and 24^th August 2025, which brought together members and their families for fellowship and engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

TLSK Dinner (23 August 2025)

2. The program commenced with the TLSK Dinner at Lumut on the evening of 23 August 2025.
   
3. MACVA showed strong support of representation at the dinner lead by the President himself.
4. During the dinner, MACVA President AJ Wong presented an Appreciation Plaque to Cdr Ng Keng Lip RMN, Chairman of the TLSK Committee, in recognition of their efforts in organizing the annual dinner.
   

Visit to 96 Hospital ATM (24 August 2025)

5. On the morning of 24 August 2025, the RMN kindly provided a 40-seater bus from Orient Star Hotel to transport the MACVA delegation to the Lumut Naval Base. A total of 50 MACVA members and family members participated in this visit.
6. At 96 Hospital ATM, the delegation was received by the Administrative Officer, Lt Dya Afiq Haron TLDM.
7. A briefing on hospital facilities was conducted by Maj Dr Wong Kah Sing.
   
8. The delegation was then divided into smaller groups, each led by team leaders, to visit sick patients at the wards. During these visits, each patient was presented with a MACVA Get Well Angpow, handed personally by the respective team leaders, as a gesture of care and encouragement.
   
9. The program continued with a visit to the Underwater Institute and Hyperbaric Chamber, where an informative briefing was delivered by WO1 Mohd Zawawee Bin Mat Yaakob, who shared his in-depth knowledge on oxygen chamber treatment.
   
10. The delegation was honoured to be greeted by the Commanding Officer, 96 Hospital ATM, Brig Jen Dato’ Dr Musa bin Kasmin.
11. The visit concluded with a group photo session at the hospital foyer, followed by an exchange of souvenirs.
    

Visit to KD Kasturi & RMN Jetty

12. After the hospital program, the delegation proceeded to the RMN Jetty, where they were privileged to view several RMN vessels, including KD Seri Indera Sakti, KD Hang Tuah, KD Lekir, and KD Lekiu. The highlight of the day was the visit to KD Kasturi.
    
13. The MACVA delegation was warmly welcomed by the Commanding Officer, Cdr Muhd Zayyani, with excellent coordination by the Executive Officer, Lt Cdr Muiz Hakimi.
14. Members were divided into two groups for a guided ship tour. On completion of the tour the entourage were treated with light refreshments with mee mamak and some Malay kuih at the ship deck.
15. The visit was further honoured by the presence of the Western Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Dato’ Baharuddin bin Wan Md Nor, whose attendance greatly elevated the occasion.
    
16. At the ship’s wardroom, a few from the team enjoyed the light refreshments with the Fleet Commander, followed by the presentation of souvenirs by him to:
    • President AJ Wong
    • Dato’ Lee Kwang Lock
    • Cheah Phee Cheng and wife Ruby
    • Hon Treasurer Ang Chin Hup
    • Media Representative Ng Joo Chay
    • Vice President (RMN) Mary Koh
    • Lumut Chapter Chairman Lee Ban Det
17. In appreciation of the warm welcome extended by KD Kasturi, President AJ Wong presented an Appreciation Plaque to Cdr Muhd Zayyani on behalf of MACVA. KD Kasturi reciprocated with the presentation of the KD KASTURI ship crest.
    
18. The visit concluded with a group photo session with the Fleet Commander.
    

Conclusion

19. The Lumut trip was a resounding success, marked by meaningful engagements, warm hospitality from the RMN, and the opportunity for MACVA members to bond with both naval officers and fellow veterans. The association extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Royal Malaysian Navy, 96 Hospital ATM, KD Kasturi, and all who contributed to making the program memorable.

Report By: Mary Koh
VP RMN