Kuala Lumpur –Datuk Seri Michael Chong, MCA Public Services and Complaints Department Chief, renowned for his 36 years of voluntary contributions in serving the community, assisting in resolving problems and issues, and addressing public concerns, was recently honored with the ” Outstanding Chinese Community Leadership Award ” by the Malaysian Chinese Assembly Hall (MCAH). This accolade crowns his reputation as the “Modern Justice Bao”.
During his tenure as the Chief of the MCA Public Service and Complaints Department, Datuk Seri Michael Chong has handled an estimated over 30,000 cases. From early years such as Malaysians stranded oversea, assisting in repatriating the deceased back to Malaysia, to numerous cases involving young girls deceived into prostitution, individuals missing from home, fundraising for seriously ill patients, victims deceived into trafficking drugs in Taiwan, unscrupulous debt collectors resorting to violence, failed plastic surgery cases, various fraud cases, financial scams, and recent cases involving fraudulent job schemes (“Piglet” scams), Datuk Seri Michael Chong has consistently been the first to step forward, petitioning for the people and extending a helping hand, ensuring justice prevails.
Datuk Seri Michael Chong emphasized that despite his many years of service, retirement is not on his agenda. He hopes to continue providing assistance within his capabilities to those in need. As societal injustices and inequalities increase over time, he expressed his desire to contribute as much as possible to address these issues.
He expressed gratitude to the Malaysian Chinese Assembly Hall for awarding him the “” Outstanding Chinese Community Leadership Award” . As this recognition is not only a validation of his efforts but, more importantly, serves as encouragement for others with noble aspirations to bravely step forward and assist those in need.
He hopes to see more individuals like himself in the future, standing up for the disadvantaged, addressing societal inequalities, and upholding justice.
The President of MCAH is Datuk Seri Dr KK Chai, and the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Mr Liang Foo Kuan.
During the Malaysia Chinese Assembly Hall (MCAH) 20th Anniversary & Chinese Elite Dragon Award Gala Night, attended by over 1,550 distinguished guests, including leaders from various Chinese organizations, prominent figures from the political and business sectors, artists, KOLs, and sports stars, Datuk Seri Michael Chong received the Award from Member of Parliament for Bukit Bintang YB Fong Kui Lun, represented Transport Minister YB Loke Siew Fook.
Other VVIP who attended were former minister Tun Michael Chen, one of the Malaysians who worked towards building bilateral ties with China, Dr Tor Lam Huat the founder of the Modern Confucianism Foundation, and practitioner, disseminator of Morden Confucius Thought, Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai, the Executive Chairman and Founder of Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, chairman of the Alliance for A Safe Community, Puan Sri Catherine Chang, Uncle Kentang Mr Kuan Chee Heng, formal National diver and world champion Cheong Jun Hoong, Champion of the talent show “The Next 2023” Ms Jeryl Lee Pei Lin, musician Mr Lee Nai Kong, and formal world champion bowler Mr Ben Heng Boon Hian.
Other VVIPs who attended were Platinum Victory Managing Director Tan Sri Gan Yu Chai, YB Teresa Kok, YB Allex Seah, MCAH Founding & Permenant President Datuk Liew Poon Siak, Tunku Aznal Shahabudin bin Tunku Kamel, Respected Honorable Officer from the European Union, Poland, republic of Croatia, czech republic and Kingdom of Cambodia, Tan Sri Lim Keng Cheng, Chong Hwa KL Director, Platinum Victory Chairman Tan Sri Gan Yu Chai, Twin Arrow Fertilizer Group Managing Director Tan Sri K.K.Lau, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew founder of the Country Heights Group of Companies, Tan Sri Dr. M Kayveas, Dato Low Kok Chuan, Datuk Dr Ting Chung Chengm Goh Say Aik, Dato Ng Bee Chai, Dato Sri Dr King Lim, and Datuk Ang Say Tee.