MACVA Activities

MACVA HORNBILL CHAPTER CHINESE NEW YEAR & FELLOPWSHIP DINNER, SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023

The Hornbill Chapter held its Chinese New Year (CNY) and Fellowship Dinner this evening at 7.00pm at the Swan Teem Seafood Restaurant, Kuching. The dinner was well attended by the members and spouses. Godfrey Chang and wife who are on holiday in Kuching took the opportunity to join the dinner.

Hornbill Chapter is one of the most active and a shining example of MACVA Chapters. It is heartening to see the great camaraderie among members and spouses at the event which augurs well for the future of Hornbill Chapter and MACVA.

Hornbill members present: Dato' Fabian Wong Boon Soon, Robin Chong Kok Hing, Godfrey Chang, Stewart Lim Shu Choy, Rocky Chan, Peter Ting Su Fong, David Fu Chee Ming PGB, Tan Meng Seng, Goh Joon Tan, Eddie Low Ee Tian, Liew Yoon Kim, Yee Foo Seng, Yong Ching Ngean, Johar Hj Yusoff, Beh Hock Chooi, Loo Chai Soon, Teo Peng Eng, Lim Beh Hoi, Chi YM.

Congratulations and well done to Hornbill members and spouses.

Thank you

Tony Ho Weng Kong Honorary Secretary
Malaysin Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association

Sunday 19th February 2023

STANDING LR: LEONG POK SENG, LIM BOK CHAI, EIAP ENG HWA, CHU CHI HIM, TAN MENG WAT, TAN BOON KEE, LEE HO MEI, TEH CHAI HOCK, TOO JEE TIANG, LOO LEONG WEI, TEH CHIN CHOO, SHIM TUCK HIM, LEE KIM TECK, JOHN PHOON. SITTING LR: MRS EIAP, MRS LEE HO MEI, MRS TAN MENG WAT, MRS JOHN, MRS TEH CHIN JOO, MRS LEE KIM TECK.

East Coast Chapter CNY Dinner
6 Feb 23
East Coast Chapter MACVs successfully held a CNY Dinner on 2 Feb 23 to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. A total of 20 MACVs and spouses attended the event held at Maxim Restaurant Kuantan. Also present at the dinner was VP RMAF John Phoon and wife. It was a fantastic sight where the Veterans got together and caught up with each other while enjoying the splendid food. Everyone was enjoying the festive occasion, while recollecting their good time together. Well done to all present at the dinner showing great camaraderie and comradeships. Kudos to East Coast Chapter for organising the fabulous dinner.

LAWRENCE FOO PRESENTING ANGPOW PACKETS, CHOCOLATE AND FRUITS TO DATO' CHEM. DATIN CHEN IN RED BLOUSE

Northern Chapter Attends CNY Open House
30 Jan 23
Northern Chapter MACVs attended Dato' Chen Jen Ping CNY Open House in Penang on 25 Jan 23. All presents were treated to a delicious buffet and Choi Sen Yeh was seen busy delivering good luck Angpow packets. MACVA would like to express its sincere gratitude to Dato Chen Jen Ping for inviting NC MACVs to the joyful occasion. We wish everyone attending the event well and a Happy Chinese New Year,

SOUTHERN CHAPTER MEMBERS ENJOYING A JOVIAL DINNER FELLOWSHIP OCCASION

Southern Chapter CNY Fellowship Dinner
12 Jan 23
Southern Chapter (SC) successfully held a CNY Fellowship Dinner on 7 Jan 23 at Pekin Restaurant, Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru. A total of 75 MACVs, spouses and guests attended the dinner event to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. Among the dinner guests were President Dato' Lee Kwang Lock, Honsec Tony Ho, Richard Moh and Ng Joo Chay. Dato' Lee spoke to the SC members during the dinner and briefed them on the recent MACVA activities. It was a fantastic occasion where the Veterans got together and caught up with each other. It was fabulous to see all of them well and enjoying the occasions, discussing current affairs and recollecting past adventures. Well done to all present at the dinner showing great camaraderie and comradeships and to SC for organising a splendid event.

DATO' LEE KWANG LOCK SPEAKING AT THE DEINNER
GROUP PHOTO OF VETERANS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS AND ORGANISER OF THE EXHIBITION

Pameran Eksklusif Tugu Negara Dan Bicara Negarawan
On 30 Nov 2022, MACVA headed by the President Dato' Lee, VP Army Carol Loo, Hon Sec Tony Ho and four other members attended the "Pameran Eksklusif Tugu Negara & Bicara Negarawan YTM Tuanku Abdul Rahman Putra at the auditorium of Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Jalan Dato' Onn organised by Arkib Negara.

DG JHEV was amongst the VIPs invited. Others include veterans from MACVA, PERIM, Komando, JLJ were also presence. The occasion was graced by the Ambassador of Austria to. Malaysia, TYT Andreas Launer. Followed by a short speech "Memories of My Father" by Daniel de Weldon, son of Felix de Weldon, the man who designed the monumental Tugu Negara. Then Statement's Dialogue "Tugu Negara: The Inspiration of YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra by the following penelists:

1. YTM Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin Ibni Tuanku Mukhriz.
2. YM Tunku Mohd Taufek bin Tunku Mansur.
3. Daniel de Weldon.
4. TYT Andreas Launer.
5. Facilitator. Nurul Syuhaida bte Ariffin from RTM1.

The forum ended up with photo session, visit to the Exclusive Exhibition of Tugu Negara and lunch.

1 Dec 22

Carol Loo
VP Army

DG JHEV MGD ZAMBERI TOGETHER WITH VETERANS ATTENDING THE EXHIBITION

Veterans Fellowship Night
1 Dec 22
Northern Chapter (NC) successfully held the Veterans Fellowship Night on Saturday 26 Nov 22. The dinner event was held at the Ocean Green Seafood Restaurant, Georgetown, Penang. More than 150 MACVs and family members comprising of Army, RMN, RMAF and TA Veterans attended the event. Members came from Singapore, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Lumut, Ipoh, Sp Petani, Alor Star, Langkawi, Butterworth and Penang. Distinguish guest of the evening includes:
YB Wong Hon Wai, former MP Bkt Bendera,
YB Tuan Kaliyappan, Penang City Council,
Dato' Lee Kwang Lock,
Datuk Goh Seng Toh and Datin Boy,
Miss Khoo, Penang Invest,
Miss Ong, Friends of Goodwill,
Tina Tan,Lions Club.

Also present were Honsec Tony Ho, Hon Treasurer Mary Koh, AJ Wong and MACVA Committee Members. The program of the evening:-
7.00pm - Arrival of Guests
7.30pm - Dinner served
8.15pm - Organising Chairman speech, Na Weng Kooi
9.00pm - MOV presentation, sponsor Hung Heng Seong
9.30pm - Thank You speech, Ng Chor Huat
10.30pm - End

Everyone was busy catching up with each other while enjoying the delicious dinner. It was fantastic to see MACVs with their family members present at the occasion. The sight of all the Veterans taking time out to meet and fellowship shows great camaraderies and comradeship among MACVA members. MACVA President would like to thank and congratulate NC Chairman Ng Chor Huat and the Organising Chairman Na Weng Kooi and the event committee for a well done job.

YB WONG HON WAI RECEIVING MOV FROM HUNG HENG SEONG
YB TUAN KALIYAPPAN RECEIVING MOV
MISS KHOO PENENG INVEST RECEIVING MOV
MISS ONG FRIENDS OF GOODWILL RECEIVING MOV
TINA TAN LIONS CLUB RECEIVING MOV
THE ORGANISING COMMITEE
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