MACVA Activities
ARRIVAL OF DEF MIN YB DATO' SERI HISHAMMUDDIN RECEIVED BY CDF GEN TAN SRI AFFENDI BUANG ON THR RIGHT
LR: PVATM PRESIDENT DATUK SHARUDDIN HJ OMAR, DATO' LEE KWANG LOCK, AJ WONG

Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri ATM
18 May 22
President Dato' Lee Kwang Lock and AJ Wong represented MACVA at the Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri ATM on 16 May 22. The luncheon event was held at Dewan Perkasa, Mindef Officer Mess, Jalan Padang Tembak. In attendance at the function were Min Def YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin, CDF Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang, Service Chiefs, Senior Offices, Guests, and Mindef Personnel.

LR: CHAN, HARRY, PETER TAN, CHOONG KS, CAROL LOO, JOHN SOON, KARU SELVAM

Veterans Dinner and Drinks
15 May 22
Central Region MACVs met up with RMN colleagues at RSC Kiara on 12 May 22 for a Dinner and Drinks. The occasion saw Choong KS who resides in Singapore in Kuala Lumpur. It was good to see them taking time out to fellowship as a few of them are into their 80'. Great comradeships among Veterans. Well done to all present and we wish them well.

SEATED LR: CHONG PAK YEE, LAM KONG CHEW, CHANU YU KUAN, CHIN TAT SIN, SIAH CHONG SENG, LEE AH LIEK, MRS NG THEN FATT. STANDING LR: LEONG SWEE THIN, WONG KWAI YINN, PHANG TUCK YUEN, SU BEE PENG, NG THEN FATT, NG PENG SENG, BOBBY KHOR, MOH YEW MUN, KOK CHAK YIM

Ipoh Chapter Yum Char
3 May 22
Ipoh Chapter held a Yum Char Session on 29 Apr 22 at Wolley Food Court, Canning Garden, Ipoh. 17 Veterans and wife got together and caught up with each other after a lapse of almost two years due to Covid19. It was a fantastic sight to see all of them well and taking the time out to fellowship which shows great comradeships among MACVs. Well done to all present and we wish them well.

LR: GODFREY CHANG, CAROL LOO, DATUK HO JIA LIT, JOHN SOON, AJ WONG

Malaysian Chinese In Force 136
30 Apr 22
VP Army Carol Loo with MoV Editorial members met up with Datuk Ho Jia Lit, son of the late First Lieutenant Ho Su Shen Force 136 over lunch at Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 27 Apr 22. It was a great break through for MACVA to finally get the opportunity to write the story of the Force 136 fighting the Japanese during the WWII. The Force 136 deserve a place in Malaysian War History for their sacrifices and patriotism to defend Malaya during the WWII. At the meeting, Carol Loo on behalf of MACVA President presented a copy of MoV to Datuk Ho Jia.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DATUK HO JIA LIT
STANDING LR: JOHAR, PETER LEE, STEWARTLIM, GOH JOON TAN, TAN MENG SENG, CHIN YOK MING, LOO CHAI SOON, LEE SEW WENG, AUSTIN WEE, SPENCER TEO, GODFREY CHANG, ROBERT GUAN, LIM BEE HOI, LIM ANN KOK
SITTING LR: FOO AH CHENG, ROBIN CHONG, ROCKY CHAN, JOHN LAI, JOHNNY TEOH, BEH HOOK CHOOI, DAVID FU, LOW EE TIAN
THE LOVELY LADIES. STANDING LR: CHONG MUI HUA, AGNES TING, CHO HOON, YOK LIN, ROSEMARY LEE, CHAI MEE LOO, AGNES
SITTING LR: CHIAM AH SIEW, ROSALIND CHANG, LAILI POON, ANITA HO, SIM SIOK CHENG, BRENDA PUI, AUDREY CHONG

Hornbill Chapter Gala Get Together Dinner
25 Apr 22
Hornbill Chapter successfully held a Gala Get Together Dinner on 22 Apr 22. A total of 36 MACVs, wives and daughter attended the event at Restaurant Lok Garden No.9, Batu Lintang Food Court. It was fantastic to see so many MACVs with their wives catching up with their comrades and wives while enjoying the dinner. It was sheer delight to see so the lovely ladies together. The occasions shows great comradeship and camaraderies among MACVA members. Kudos to all for attending the dinner and well done to HC for organising a great event.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATLON. LR: NG CHOR HUAT, HO CHEOK FONG, LEE HOE SENG, LIM KOOI HENG, LAWRENCE FOO (REP PANG HUNG SIN), NG SENG HING
BLOOD DONATION GURNEY PARAGON. LR: NG CHOR HUAT, JOHNNY YEOH TECK SIEW, LIM KHOON HING, THAM KEN WAH, LAW SOO WEY, LAWRENCE FOO

Northern Chapter Luncheon
18 Apr 22
Northern Chapter had a successful luncheon outing on 15 Apr 22 at Sok Sok Restaurant, Bukit Mertajam. The occasion was to appreciate the NC Committees and members who have participated in NC Services and Joint Blood Donation Project with Friends Of Goodwill last year at Gurney Paragon. A total of 17 MACVs and wife attended the luncheon where Certificate of Appreciation were presented by NC Chairman Ng Chor Huat. It was great to see all of them well and meeting up for the luncheon which shows great camaraderies among MACVA members. Well done to NC for organising the event.

LR: SOON POH LEE, CHU JOON, TEO KIM KEE, TONG LYE HENG, PETER TUAN, CHENG KHENG MENG, JOHN SEE, MOK TAK SOI, NG TENG CHAI, THOMAS NG, ONG TZE TONG, DR DASS.

Melaka Chapter Yam Char
6 Apr 22
Melakaa Chapter gathered for a Yum Char at IpohKia Coffee House, Tmn Cheng Baru on 4 Mar 22. The occasion saw the MACVs having a fellowship with dim sum where a donation drive was called for PVTUDM Melaka comrades. A total of RM900.00 was raised. It was great to see all of them well and meeting up to fellowship beside chipping for a noble cause to assists fellow Veteran comrades. This shows great camaraderies among MACVA members. Well done and kudos to all MACVs at the event.

LR: BEN LOW, CHOONG KIT SEONG, BOB WONG, BANNE LOW, DEREK CHOW, CHARLIE GOH, GANISWARAN, TONY WONG.

Lion Chapter Yam Char
8 Feb 22
Lion Chapter members gathered at Singapore Recreation Club, 8 Connaught Drive for a Yam Char session on 7 Feb 22. 8 Veterans meet up at 11.00 am at the Club to catch with each other after a long Covid 19 separation. It was a fantastic to see all of them in great spirit, enjoying the occasion and talking about old times. It shows great camaraderies among MACVA members. Well done to all at the session and we wish them well and a Happy Chinese New Year,

GREAT SPIRIT AND ENJOYING THE OCCASION.
CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR.
STANDING LR: SURINDAR SINGH, STEVEN LAM HONG, OOI CT, JOHN PHOON, PETER CHUAH, MIKE TEOH, HENRY YEW, VINCENT LO, TIONG OL, CHEW SF. SITTING LR: MRS PHOON, MRS CHUAH, LINDA TEOH.

Central Region CNY Hi-Tea
8 Feb 22
Central Region MACVs gathered for a CNY Hi-Tea at Empire Hotel, Subang Jaya on 5 Feb 22. A total of 16 Veterans and spouses meet up at noon for the occasion to celebrate and welcome the Tiger year. It was great to see all of them busy catching up with each other which shows great camaraderies among MACVA members. Well done to all at the event and we wish them well and a Happy Chinese New Year,

PARTICIPANTS PERFORMING THE PROSPERITY TOSS.
FELLOWSHIP IN PROGRESS.
STANDING LR: NG CHOR HUAT, YEOH TECK SIEW, LIM KHOON HING. SITTING LR: LAWRENCE PHOO, NA WENG KOOI, MOK KENG YEE.

Northern Chapter Attends CNY Open House
8 Feb 22
NC Committee Members were invited to Dato Chen Jen Ping Dashing Tiger CNY Open House at Gelugor, Pnang on 4 Feb 22. Participants were treated to a buffet at the auspicious event. MACVA would like to express its sincere gratitude to Dato Chen Jen Ping for inviting NC Committee Members to the occasion. We wish everyone attending the event well and a Happy Chinese New Year,

MOK KENG YEE PRESENTING A PENNANT TO MR HUNG HENG SEONG IN APPRECIATION FOR HIS DONATION TO WISMA MACVA BUILDING FUND.
WITH PENANG PPC CHAIRMAN DATO TAN TEIK CHENG (RED CHEONG SAM) AND DATO CHEN JEN PING (RED T SHIRT).
WITH DATO DANNY LAW, WARISAN PENANG STATE COORDINATOR.
FIRST ROW: ROBERT GUAN. SECOND ROW LR: TEH CHOON KUAN, DAVID FU, LIM ANN KOK, YU WEE BOON, ROBIN CHONG, STEWART LIM, JOHN LAI, CHIN YOK MING, GOH JOON TAN, JOHAN HJ YUSOFF, BEH HOCK CHOOI. THIRD ROW LR: FOO AH CHENG, ROCKY CHAN, YEE FOOK SENG, CHAN SWEE KOH, LIM BEE HOI, TAN MENG SENG, PETER TING, AUSTIN WEE, LOO CHAI SOON.

Hornbill Chapter Three-Fold Gathering
24 Jan 22
Hornbill Chapter (HC) successfully held a Three-fold Gathering on 23 Jan 22. The occasion saw the handover from Robin Chong to Stewart Lim; welcoming two new HC MACVs Maj Yu Wee Boon RMAF (Retired) and Maj Loo Chai Soon (Retired); and as the last HC get together before Chinese New Year. The attendance was fantastic and it was great to see all of them well and meet up to fellowship. This shows great camaraderies among MACVA members. Well done to HC and kudos to all MACVs at the event.

LLR: CHE PI, JOHN PHOON KHAI MENG, REAR ADM DATO' PAHLAWAN HJ MUHAMMAD RUZELME HJ AHMAD FAHIMY RMN, DATO' LEE KWANG LOCK. MAJ GEN HAMZAH ALI, REAR ADM CHAN PENG CHEONG RMN, PHUA HEAN SIM.

GIG ECONOMY CAREER FOR VETERAN
15 Jan 22
MACVA President Dato’ Lee Kwang Lock and John Phoon Khai Meng attended the Launching of the Gig Economy Career for Veteran on 12 Jan 2022. The event organised by JHEV took place Dewan Perkasa, Wisma Perwira ATM, Jalan Padang Tembak, Kuala Lumpur.

A gig economy refers to a workforce make up of short-term, flexible or part-time positions, rather than working full time. Gigs jobs may be contracts employment or positions offering tremendous value depending on the arrangement. The initiative between JHEV and Code 7, which offers security-based services will enable Veterans under 60 to sign up for a gig career through Code 7 said Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz.

Also at the launch were Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang, Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain and Chief of Navy Adm Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany.

CODE 7 SERVICES.
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