At the residence of late Madam Tan Yok Chin for the funeral ceremony
Chong Ain Hong with his wife Tan Yok Chin during the Chinese New Year celebration earlier this year
Last Sunday 22nd December 2019, Madam Tan Yok Chin, the spouse of Chong Ain Hong, passed away peacefully. She was 91 years old.
Hundreds of the family’s relatives, VIP guests and friends showered their warmth presence at the residence at Kampong Salambigar during the 5 days of the wake. More than 80 wreaths were delivered to the residence.
The funeral proceedings took place last Thursday, 26th December 2019. Hundreds turned up to show their final respect. Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji ‘Abdul Wadood Bolkiah paid respect to the late Madam Tan Yok Chin. Also present were Yu Hong, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam, Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin, Yang Berhormat Ong Tiong Oh, a member of the Legislative Council and the Chairman of Chung Hwa Middle School, Malcolm Lim Tiong Han, the President of Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Lau How Teck of Hua Ho Manggis.
During the funeral, donations were made to 17 non-profit organizations including nine private schools.
The late Madam Tan Yok Chin was known for kindness and generousity. She is deeply missed by her families and friends. May she rest in peace.
More than 80 wreaths given during the funeral
The obituaries from families and friends
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji ‘Abdul Wadood Bolkiah (2nd from left) paid his respect to the late Madam Tan Yok Chin at her residence
Chong Ain Hong with his friends during the wake
Yu Hong, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam paying her respect
Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin paying his respect
Yang Berhormat Ong Tiong Oh and his spouse paying their respect
The Tiong Hwa Association led by YB Ong Tiong Oh paying their respect. Also present of Malcolm Lim Tiong Han, the President of Chinese Chamber of Commerce (2nd from right)
Lau How Teck (centre) of Hua Ho Manggis and representatives of Hua Ho Manggis paying their respect
The Board of Directors of Chung Hwa Middle School paying their respects and also receiving donation for Chung Hwa Middle School
Friends and relatives paying respect during the wake
The grandsons and granddaughters of the family
Family paying final respect during the funeral
Brunei Basketball Association paying respect and receiving donation
Seri Mulia Sarjana School paying respect and receiving donation
Chung Ching School paying respect and receiving donation
Brunei-Muara Tai Chi Association paying respect and receiving donation
Visitors paid a visit during the funeral last Thursday
Staff of Chang Ein Hong paying their respect
Family members about to leave the residence for the burial
Heading to the burial site
The sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters and great granddaughters of the late Madam Tan Yok Chin
