A Website Dedication To Mr Chua Cheng Chye

A website has been created in memorium of Mr Chua , we wish to thank Mr Victor Chin of Macsian 1967 for creating the website , please click the following link to view

http://chuachengchye.wordpress.com/

As a co moderator of the website , i wish there will be more tributes and photos from those who wish to share their thoughts and memories of the late Mr Chua. Our email addresses are as per below :-

vicchin@gmail.com or masterchiefbert@gmail.com

Remembering Mr Chua Cheng Chye - words from your editor

I first met Mr Chua when I was taken to register to ACS Primary School in December of 1974 , I entered Standard One in 1975 , Mr Chua was then our Headmaster . I have some memories of his kindness and being a soft spoken gentlemen and he’d always store some school uniforms in spare for the students who soiled their pants , few of my classmates did. He retired in 1977 when I was in Standard 3 , replaced by the fierce looking , no nonsense Mr Kua Beng Choon.

I had the chance of meeting Mr Chua again in 1982 , when my older brother of Macsian 77 / ex BB , had forced me ( due to my mischief’s ) to get enlisted in the Boys Brigade. Mr Chua taught us discipline , obedience , humility , tolerance and sharing good Christian values to all of us . He has no reservations over the rich or the poor , race and religions. Though a Buddhist , I am proud to say that I was brought up basically in a Christian way , thanks to Mr Chua for his endless dedication working with young people in shaping them to be a better person. He builds our character and developed our talent.

In the Boys Brigade (BB), I was made the Company’s bugler as Mr Chua deliberately assigned me due to my asthma, he would keep on saying that being a bugler would build up my lungs. In many of the BB outdoor activities I’ve learnt to swim and now I am a certified scuba diver. Like my seniors before me , I’ve also had the privilege of having great ,meals at Mr Chua’s White House. His maid Bibiek would prepare us pohpiah , mee rebus , the famous chicken pie etc and always hot tea with milk. The Bibiek was a true maestro in Nyonya dishes These occasion only happened on Sunday afternoons , we would go to there to do some gardening and repairing work on the White House. In those days , there were some rumours of some interesting magazines kept in the White House , I would sneak to look out for it but never been successful , I’m still wondering where those magazines were kept. I also had a very rare chance of encountering a furiously angry Mr Chua , it happened once when the Boys got out of hand , it was a frightening sight , it made our little manhood shrunk !

Mr Chua was a Great Educator and father figure to us all . Appreciation to his work and dedication is limitless. He will always be remembered in our hearts .

Bert T

Remembering Mr Chua

1986

1982

Captain Chua of the Boys Brigade 1970s

At the Graceful Nursing Home

Junior BB -Under the watchful eyes of Mr Chua

Character building session with the Boys Brigade 1983

In his younger days

Mr Chua in the United States 1950s

The Funeral - The Late Mr Chua Cheng Chye

Arrival of the hearse at the Wesley Church , Tranquerah . A small parade to the chapel lead by the 1st Malacca of The Boys Brigade

Services were conducted at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. T Jeyakumar a Pastor from Trinity Methodist Church Penang , a former student from ACS Malacca ,Class of 1983 and ex member 1st Malacca Coy of the Boys Brigade .

The 1st Tranquerah Scout Troop was given the honour of distributing funeral service literatures. Macsians all over Malaysia and Singapore came to pay their last respect. The late Mr Chua was cremated at Jelutong crematorium and the ashes be placed at Nilai Memorial park

No words can sum it up,

No gifts will ever be enough

To show our appreciation to you,

The people whose lives many of us made so tough.

Some may say it is your job to go the extra mile,

But you even go as far as making each student smile.

You help us to be a success in the future,

Through your scoldings, hard work and nurture.

May you be blessed for your patience,

time and encouragement.

Oh we thank God for everyone of you precious gifts he has sent.

Many of you left your homes and family

To be a part of our school's assembly.

No matter where we reach in life,

We will always remember the beauty of your sacrifice.

" Farewell , Sir "

Comments :-

Victor said...
Chua CC may be dead but his generosity of spirit and soul lives on in everyone who has had the privilege to know him, talk to him, eat in his house and go outing with him over the years. Please check out my site victorchin.com
November 10, 2008 6:20 AM

Drace said...
aww that's a nice church. May his soul rest in peace, in heaven with God, Saints and Angels. =) xoDrace
November 12, 2008 8:03 PM

The Demise of Mr Chua Cheng Chye

The Late Mr Chua Cheng Chye
Ex Headmaster of ACS Primary Malacca 1968 - 1977 , Scout Master 1st Tranquerah Scouts Troop 1950s , Captain of 1st Malacca Company of the The Boys Brigade

Mr Chua left us on the 7th November 2008 at the Malacca General Hospital. Just 10 days short of his 86th birthday.

He generously gave us his lifetime work , guiding young people and developed them to be a better person and preparing ourselves as we enter adulthood. He was indeed a great teacher and a father figure to those who have had the privilege of being his students , ex scouts , ex brigadiers or friends and acquaintances.

Comments :-

andy said...
he certainly will be missed... am glad he is in a better place now
November 9, 2008 10:02 PM

Victor said...
Thanks for putting Chua and his news into this site and i hope there will be more comments and contributions as more of Chua's friends get to know about his story. Please click on to victorchin.com to see my story.
November 10, 2008 6:16 AM

Happy Deepavali 2008

Wishing all Malaysians , fellow Macsians and ex teachers a Happy Deepavali 2008

1982

Basketball Under 15 with Mr Siow Mun Ling and some of MACSIAN 85s - Tua Thau , Jit Hong and etc ( cant recall their names )

Badminton Under 15 , Mr Chin Peng Yam and Mr Chua with Pong seating on the right


Junior Prefects 1982 - Mr Gan , Eddie Chong , Jit Hong , Timothy Soon , Wei Tuck . Seated extreme left is T Jeyakumar of Macsian 83 , now a Pastor at Trinity Church Penang

Tennis Under 15 , Mr Chan Ying Kit Tikus , Mr Michael Chin Ayam Botak , Meng Heng and some seniors Steve Ong , Quek Kai Heng , Lau Poling , Phillip etc

Omar's Football team Under 15 with Mr Richard De Silva - Jalil , Jit Kiang , Tua Thau , Jit Hong etc

The Red Crescent Society , Mr Lam Foo Ngee - Jalil , Jimmy , Lee Shing standing beside Sandy Lee Wah Onn , Maggie and some seniors like Lim Hock Tiak Ketiak , Ramesh's elder brother

Form 2A - Form Teacher Mr Chin Peng Yam, Henry , Ivan , Wah Sum , Meng Heng , Kim Tong etc

Form 2B - Mrs Ong ( Severe scribblings of names here , sorry hehe , I belonged to this class , so as Robin , Baksat Mike , Berok , Jimmy , Chin Sim , David etc )

Form 2C , Mr Chan Ying Kit Tikus

Form 2D , the late Mr Tan Hock Seng - Michael Khoo , Rajesh , Colin

Form 2E , Mr Chua - and the notorious twins Khoo Seng Kang and Khoo Seng Boon and Yap Lee Loy hahaha

Selamat Hari Raya

The Macsians of 1985

Wishing All of You Selamat Hari Raya

Reccee Trip : The Seafarer , Klebang

A reccee trip to The Seafarer Restaurant was conducted on Saturday 13th September. The location selection commitee consists of Seng Chye , Henry , Rajesh ,Ivan , Chin Sim and I had confirmed the booking for our reunion dinner.

Located next to the sea , the huge restaurant had a newly built jetty cum dining area is an ideal place for the upcoming reunion. We were entertained by sound of waves breaking and the ambience was cool and relaxing . The restaurant owner Michael and his wifey were present and had us entertained with their warm reception ala Peranakan style. In summary the whole affair was HILARIOUS !

2008 REUNION DINNER ANNOUNCEMENT !!!