Monday, 24 May 2021 12:41 PM MYT
BY SYLVIA LOOI
Social activist Kuan Chee Heng has been awarded the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for his philanthropy work. Photo via Facebook/ Kuan Chee Heng
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 Social activist Kuan Chee Heng has been awarded the Commonwealth Points of Light Award by Queen Elizabeth for his philanthropy work.
Taking to his Facebook, Kuan, popularly known as Uncle Kentang, shared that he was informed of the award via email.
“It is truly a great honour to all of us, on our ways of assisting the needy.”
Commonwealth Day 2021 speech by High Commissioner Charles Hay
High Commissioner Charles Hay delivered a Commonwealth Day address during celebration at the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia.
From:
8 March 2021 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
It’s a great pleasure to be taking part in Commonwealth Day 2021 with at least a few people around me, even if we are all in masks. The very essence and heart of the Commonwealth is our people to people links, and while we have all got used to virtual meetings, having at least some people together to celebrate this day seems very appropriate. I am relieved that the latest MCO was lifted in time for us to have this event. My thanks to the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia for hosting us this evening.