MACVA Events

MACVA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022
31 Mac 22
The Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) had successfully held its AGM for year 2022 at Peninsula Chinese Cuisine, Evolve Concept Mall, Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 19 Mar 22. About 90 members from within and outside Klang Valley attended the event. Many early birds arrived mainly to catch up with old friends whom they have not met for quite sometimes due to the pandemic.

The program was as follows: -
1) 9.30am - Registration followed by Light Breakfast
2) 10.00am – 1.00 pm - Meeting
3) 1.00pm - 2.00pm - Lunch
4) 2.00pm - Group Photo
5) 2.15pm – Program ends

PRESIDENT DATO' LEE KWANG LOCK GIVING HIS OPENING ADDRESS
HON SEC TONY HO EXPLAINING THE PROPOSE OF THE CONSTITUTION & BYE-LAW’S AMENDMENTS

MACVA welcome the following MACVs to the Management Committee for the term 2022 to 2024 and applaud their volunteerism: -

Chen Ka Kim – VP RMN
Steven Lam Hong - VP RMAF
Mary Koh - Hon Treasurer
Anthony Au Chee Hoong - Committee Member RMN
Richard Moh Hoi Nyen - Committee Member RMN
Liew Kang Hwa - - Committee Member RMAF
George Ong Choo Seong - Committee Member RMAF
Ng Joo Chay – Co-Opt Committee Member
Kevin Wong Swee Kim – Co-Opt Committee Member

BRIEFING ON MOV2 BY DR LIEW NGOH CHIN
BRIEFING ON WISMA MACVA BY WONG AH JIT

The Auditors appointed for the period from 20 Mar 2022 to 19 Mar 2023.
Cheong Sang (Army)
Ang Chin Hup (RMN)

The Discipline Enquiry Board Members appointed for the period 20 Mar 2022 to 19 Mar 2023.
Godfrey Chang (Army)
Soon Tet Leong (RMN)
Tai Tang Fock (RMAF

MACVA would also like to register its profound appreciation and sincere gratitude to outgoing President Datuk Goh Seng Toh and the following Committee Members for their dedication and contributions during their time in the Management Committee. We wish them all the best in their future undertakings.

David Chow Yun Kai – VP ARMY
Joe Pie Chong Seng – VP RMAF
Wong Ah Jit – Hon Sec
Lim Wai Fah - Committee Member RMAF
Mike Teoh Chong Kooi - Committee Member RMAF
Lee Kai Tong - Committee Member RMAF
Ong You Chai – Co-Opt Committee Member

Query and suggestion from members.

CHEONG SANG ON THE ACCOUNT
PHUA HEAN SIM ON WISMA MACVA

Members attending the MACVA AGM 2022.

Members enjoying their lunch after a successful conclusion of the AGM.

Well-done to the Organising Committee and all involved in making the AGM 2022 a successful event. MACVA would like to express its sincere thanks to all MACVs who have attended the meeting and some stay put to the next event in the evening at Sinchoiwah Restaurant for the Get Together Dinner.

MACVA GET TOGETHER DINNER AT SINCHOIWAH RESTAURANT ON SATURDAY, 19 MAC 2022

1. MACVA has its first social function after a lull of two years due to the current pandemic. The Get Together Dinner (GT Dinner) was held at Sinchoiwah Restaurant, Manjalara, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday 19 Mac 2022 with strict SOP compliance. Today’s dinner was also to commemorate MACVA’s 6th Anniversary since its formation started from single service to tri-service on 8th Mac 2016.

2. A total of 23 tables with 6 pax per table each was successfully sold to members. Out of which, 15 tables were taken up by individual member and the remainder 8 tables were sold individually which made up of 134 pax. The diners were mostly from Klang Valley, except five (5) from Melaka and two (2) from Kuantan. Along the way until the actual day, seven (7) members withdrew due to Covid -19 positive or close contact. The committee however, had decided to sell the vacant seats to the last-minute or walk in members. As at 19 Mac 2022, a total of 129 members/spouse/family members/friends attended the dinner.

A VERY GOOD 4-PC CHINESE MUSICAL GROUP CO-SPONSORED BY SKY CHEN & MICHAEL LEE

3. The master of ceremony (MC) for the night was former MACVA Hon Sec, Lt Col AJ Wong. The highlight of the night was the introduction of the new line-up of MACVA Management Committee and the cake cutting ceremonies. All seem to enjoy the soothing melody, good company and the delicious food served.

LINE UP OF THE NEW MACVA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES. FROM L TO R. JOHN PHOON, ANTHONY AU, TONY HO, DATO’ LEE, CAROL LOO, CHU ES, ANDREW ONG & GEORGE ONG. VP RMN & VP RMAF, AND FIVE OTHER CMS ARE NOT IN THIS PICTURE.
DISHES SERVED

Some of the pictures taken.

MAGNIFICENT 7 BURUNG CAMAR. SEATED FROM LEFT. CHU ES, LIM BOON DAK, DAVID CHOW & JOHN CHU. STANDING FROM LEFT. TOMMY VL GREGORY, CHEO YEW HOCK & NG KOON HUAT
2ND PROTEM PRESIDENT, BG DR LEONG WEN FOON, THE BIRTHDAY BOY FOLLOWED BY THE CAKE CUTTING BY THE PAST AND PRESENT PRESIDENTS

4. Overall, the dinner was carried out successfully. No complaint received on food and entertainment including the slide show. However, in any event, there are still room for improvement in future MACVA activities. Congratulate to the organising Chairman and team for a job well done.

22 Mac 2022

Carol Loo
VP Army

MACVA Management Committee at Hotel Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur 18 Dec 21. Sitting LR: David Chow Yun, Joe Pie Chong Seng, Wong Ah Jit, Datuk Goh Seng Toh, Dato’ Lee Kwang Lock, Mary Koh. Standing LR: Ng Joo Chay, Ong Thean Huat, Lim Wai Fah, Tony Ho Weng Kong, Carol Loo Lee Fum, Mike Teoh Chong Kooi, Chu Ee Sin.

MACVA VIRTUAL AGM 2020 AND AGM 2021
23 Dec 21
Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) held its Virtual AGM for 2020 and AGM for 2021 at Hotel Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Raja Chulan on Saturday 18 December 2021 at 2.00 pm. It was a first Virtual AGM for MACVA with more than 100 registered participating Chapters members from Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Johor Baru, Ipoh, Lumut, Penang, Butterworth, Kuantan and Sarawak.

The programs were as follows:-
1) 11.00 am Virtual AGM Control establish at Hotel Royale Chulan
2) 11.30 am Registration of individual members
3) 12.30 pm Chapters Virtual Centers established
4) 1.00 pm Trial run
5) 2.00 pm Hon Secretary Wong Ah Jit welcome all participants to MACVA Virutal AGM
6) 2.05 pm Opening address by President Brig Gen Datuk Goh Seng Toh RMAF (Retired)
7) 2.10 pm AGM Commence
8) 4.30 pm Closing address by elected President Capt Dato' Lee Kwang Lock RMN (Retired)

Datuk Goh Seng Toh delivering the AGM opening address.

MACVA welcome the following MACVs to the Management Committee for the term 2021 to 2023 and applaud their volunteerism:-
Capt Dato' Lee Kwang Lock RMN (Retired) - President
Lt Col Loo Lee Fum (Retired) – VP Army
CPO Ho Weng Kong RMN - Honorary Secretary
Maj Wong Kwai Yinn (Retired) – Army Committee Member
Lt Ong Thean Huat (Retired) – Army Committee Member
WO I Chu Ee Sin - Army Committee Member
WO I Lim Len Chow RMN - RMN Committee Member
Sgt Phoon Khai Meng RMAF - RMAF Committee Member

MACVA would also like to register its profound appreciation and sincere gratitude to outgoing President President Brig Gen Datuk Goh Seng Toh RMAF (Retired) and the following Committee Members for their dedication and contributions during their tenure in the Management Committee.

We wish them all the best in their future undertakings.
Maj David Chow Chun Kai (Retired) – VP Army
Lt Col Wong Ah Jit ((Retired) - Honorary Secretary
WO II Lee Kai Tong RMAF – RMAF Committee Member

Dato' Lee Kwang Lock delivering the AGM closing address.

MACVA Chapter members participating in AGM for 2020 and AGM for 2021.

Malacca Chapter members participating in the event.
Ipoh Chapter members participating in the event.
Kuantan Chapter members participating in the event.
Northen Chapter members participating in the event.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Organizing Committee for their efforts and to all Chapters’ Chairman for their assistances in making the 2020 AGM and 2021 AGM a success. We also express our thanks to all MACVs who have participated in the event. The President and members of the Management Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all MACVA members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

MACVA TABUNG PAHLAWAN “GOOD HEALTH WISH ANGPOW” PHASE 2 PRESENTATION TO MEMBER
23 Dec 21
The MACVA Tabung Pahlawan (MTP) Good Health Wish Angpow Phase 2 was presented to Brig Dato’ Gan Seng Lock (Retired) today by VP Army, Lt Col Carol Loo Lee Fum and Lt John Soon RMN (Retired) at his house at SS17/1, Subang Jaya. The presentation was supposed to have taken place in 2020, however, due to MCO and health issue faced by Dato’ Gan, the family has decided to postpone our visit until today.

SMTP Good Health Wish Angpow presented to Brig Gen Dato’ Gan by VP Army Lt Col Carol Loo. On his left is his wife Datin Tan Mooi Kuan .

Dato’ Gan has not been very active past few years as he is suffering from severe dementia. He has to be attended by his wife and family members 24/7. Looking good but he is not able to response when one is talking to him. At the moment he is under the care of doctor from University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).

Following are some of the pictures taken throughout the visit.

Prepared by:
Lt Col Carol Loo
VP Army

Blessing Serviced at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields.

MACVA Prayers at Buddhist Maha Vihara.
11 Apr 21
A Blessing Service was held for MACVA on 9 Apr 21 at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Jalan Berhala, Brickfied Kuala Lumpur. The Blessing was led by Rev Datuk K Sri Dammaratana, Chief High Priest of Malaysia and two Venerable monks. A minute silence was observed for MACVA and family members who had passed away.

A total of 27 members from Army, Air Force, and Navy including spouses attended the service. MACVA President Datuk Goh Seng Toh thanked Rev Datuk K Sri Dammaratana for conducting the Blessing Service for MACVA and presented our MEMOIRS book and basket of fruits to him in appreciation. All present contributed to a donation of RM 500.00 to the Buddhist Maha Vihara.

The President would like to extend his thanks to Cheong Sang for organising the prayers and to all members and spouses who attended the events.

Datuk Goh Seng Toh delivering his address.
Datuk Goh Seng Toh presenting MACVA Memoirs to Rev Datuk K Sri Dammaratana.


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