Cheque Presentation Ceremony

7th April 2012 is a historical date for Shuntak Association of Taiping. This was the day when a RM50,000 cheque from the Prime Minister's Office was presented to Shuntak Association Taiping as a contribution from the government towards the restoration fund of the Shuntak Association's heritage building.

Article in China Press 9.4.2012

Article in the Sin Chew Daily 9.4.2012

Members of Shuntak Association Taiping, greeted the representative from the goverment, Dato' Tan Lian Hoe, on her arrival at the Shuntak premises.

Dato' Ho Cheng Wang too was invited to attend the ceremony.


Members of the Shuntak Association Taiping posed with the two Dato' for a group photograph.

.The President of Shuntak Association Taiping, Mr James Foo delivered his welcome address where he thanked Dato Tan Lian Hoe for the generous contribution.


The moment everyone has been waiting for - presentation of the RM50000 cheque.


A closer look at the mock cheque.


This is the real cheque.


A token of appreciation from Shuntak Taiping to Dato' Tan Lian Hoe.


A token of appreciation to Dato' Ho Cheng Wang, too.


Light refreshment is served to guests and members.


The map of Shuntak attracted Dato' Tan Lian Hoe's attention.

The whole ceremony was conducted in a very cordial and informal manner, devoid of any unnecessary bureaucratic protocol. Nevertheless, great respect was shown by all to both Dato' Tan and Dato' Ho.

As mentioned earlier, this is a historical event for the association for it is the first step of our long journey towards restoration of the heritage building. In fact, I would say that it was not just a small step; with a grant of RM50000, it is a great leap forward. The Shuntak Association Taiping would like to register its gratitude to the government of Malaysia for its contribution, and in particular to Dato' Tan Lian Hoe, for making this a mission possible. Thank you.