JOINT INSTALLATION OF GTMUTIARA OMEGA LEO CLUB & SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL ALPHA LEO CLUB

Our Leo clubs, GTMutiara Omega and Sacred Heart High School Alpha, took part in the Penang Regional Leo Installation & Initiation Ceremony on 27/9/2025. The event was held at INTI International College Penang. Leos from across Penang and the mainland gathered to witness the swearing-in of a new leadership team. 

Omega Leo President, Ceclna Chin Jin Feng, is well-acquainted with the Leo program, having been an Alpha Leo since 2017 and joining GTMutiara Omega in 2020. She has shown unwavering support and has committed to keeping the GTMutiara flag flying high. 

Alpha Leo President Khaw Hui Yuen has an impressive journey of five years in the club and has shown strong leadership and dedication throughout her service. She previously held the position of Vice President for three consecutive years (2022–2025), contributing significantly to the club’s growth and activities. Her commitment and passion for community service continue to inspire fellow members as she begins this new chapter of leadership.

Present at the Leo installation were IPP Derry Tan, who handed over the gavel to Leo Celina and Leo Hui Yuen; and PP May Cheah, a Leo Advisor and former CLD lecturer, also provided her support to the Leos.

29th Installation Lions Club of Kota Budaya

PP Mark Labrooy represented LC George Town Mutiara (LCGTM) at the Lions Club of Kota Budaya Installation themed 'A Heart to Serve' in Kota Bahru on September 20, 2025, at the Kelantan Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

We have been sister clubs since December 4, 1999, when PP Dr. Hing served as our president. Over the past 26 years, our clubs have maintained regular communication and have consistently attended each other's installation and anniversary functions.

At this event, LCGTM participated in a meaningful project at the old folks’ home, where we spent time playing games, giving haircuts, and sharing lunch with the residents. Together with our sister club and other clubs, namely LC Gua Musang and LC Hillview Cameron Highlands, we donated 2 sets of outdoor tables and chairs. 

Leo Club of GT Mutiara Omega, convened its 3rd meeting on September 18, 2025. The meeting was held online as several Leos have started to study in other states. Some of them are working Leos and are unable to be present. 

14/9/2025 Lions Health Carnival @ 1st Avenue Mall, Penang

In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Month, the Lions Club of George Town Mutiara (LCGTM) participated in the Lions Health Carnival held at 1st Avenue Mall. The event featured 11 free health service outlets for the public, including: Vision screening, Hearing tests, Dental checks, Blood pressure and sugar level tests, Foot and live blood analysis, BMI checks, Gua Sha and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Organ donation pledges

LCGTM participated in a stall to inform the public about our joint partnership with Gleneagles Hospital Penang, offering free cataract surgeries, total knee replacements, and paediatric congenital heart operations for eligible applicants. Dr. Hing, who was present, explained that these benefits were extended to individuals from households earning below RM5,000.00 monthly.   

Our Lions distributed 200 informative flyers to the attendees. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude and interest in our project

PP Lilly Teoh, our Club Committee Chairperson for Diabetes & Health Awareness, was away in the north and unable to attend. PP Joyce Cheah, Committee for Paediatric Cancer, was present and actively engaged throughout the event. Other Lions who attended and lent their support included: PCC Allan, PDG Dato' Khoo, PP Sam, PP Dr. Hing, and PP Leong.

Our presence at the carnival had made a meaningful difference—and reaffirmed our commitment to serving the community with compassion and purpose. “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.”

10/9/2025 - LCGTM continued with its monthly Hunger Relief project.

Families identified as experiencing poverty in the Rifle Range area were evaluated by the MPKK (Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampong) Committee, and their names were recorded for eligibility to receive food boxes and bread. 

Foster Parents' Day @ Cheshire Home

On 6/9/2025, the LCGTM Lions participated the Foster Parents' Day at Cheshire Home. OC Tyson Yeap reported that the event was graced by Toh Puan, the Governor of Penang. All necessary protocols were followed, and shortly thereafter, the program commenced with a delightful performance by several residents of the Home, which has 29 males and 25 females. Our club sponsored Ms. Cheah Soo Ee, aged 34, who is diagnosed with Neurodivergent Congenital Autism. 

This has been the club's yearly project, where we sponsor one resident for RM360 per year. Attending the event were OC PP Tyson, PP Joyce Cheah, and PP Samantha Sam. GST Coordinator Lion Soon was also in attendance.

 

Another Life touched by the LC of George Town Mutiara

The Lions of LCGTM recently visited Madam Hoo Boy Heang, 71, at her medium-cost flat; a home left behind by her late husband, who once worked as a hawker stall assistant. Despite life’s challenges, Madam Hoo has remained resilient, supported by her daughter, an OKU who bravely works as a Grab driver to help sustain the household. In recent years, Madam Hoo has endured severe knee pain that has greatly diminished her mobility and independence. The discomfort has not only affected her physical health but also taken a toll on her emotional well-being.

Moved by her situation, LCGTM stepped in to assist. The club referred Madam Hoo to Pantai Hospital Penang for a medical examination, where her case was subsequently approved for surgery under the Live Renewed programme. Thanks to the generosity of Pantai Hospital Penang and the expertise of Orthopaedic Specialist Dr. Boon Huck Wee, Madam Hoo received the knee replacement she so urgently needed.

LCGTM extends its deepest gratitude to Pantai Hospital Penang and Dr. Boon Huck Wee for their unwavering support and kindness. Together, we have once again made a meaningful difference in the life of someone in need; restoring hope, dignity, and the possibility of renewed independence.

LCGTM’s Medical Aid Assistance

Since the launch of LCGTM’s Medical Aid Assistance Fund 2010, every month the club received applications from individuals seeking medical aid support. Each application was reviewed with care and compassion, ensuring that deserving applicants receive the help they need. Last month, the club received an application from Mdm Letchmy. On 1/9/2025, being a holiday,  most of the Lions were unable to join her, OC PP Lily Teoh personally visited the applicant's home to understand her situation better. PP Lily persevered and spent nearly three hours reviewing Mdm Letchmy’s financial details and asking thoughtful questions to assess her needs. This act of dedication reflects the spirit of service that defines our club—where every effort is made to ensure that no one is left behind in their time of need.

1/9/2025 LCGTM - Continues Its Mission to Support Needy Families

Thanks to the generosity of the Kuok Foundation, our club received 2 months of sponsorship for our Needy Family Project commencing August 2025. The club will provide groceries and basic necessities to help ease their daily burdens of three needy families. In addition to this essential support, we extended a thoughtful gesture to Mdm Tan Siew Poh by purchasing a stand fan to ease her discomfort and improve her living conditions.

This small act of kindness helped relieve some of her hardship and brought comfort to her daily life—reminding us that compassion, even in simple forms, can make a meaningful difference.

OC Joyce said that the three families need assistance as they are unable to stand on their own. Our commitment remains strong: to walk beside them with empathy, dignity, and hope.