Loh Yew Kwong – Profile

Hi Guys

MYSELF. I m 52 years n joined in Feb 2005. Its seems like I hd only joined SHC ydy as I still hvnt got enuf of funs n laughters in all the activities tat I hd participated. Happily married 4 26 yrs, I hv 2 sons who are in yr 5 n sec 2. I graduated in 1967 at ACS Primary after completing the compulsory PSLE.  My wife, Josephine is a social n friendly person but she prefers home 2 outdoors.

MY INTEREST. Computers is my hobby n helping n guiding ppl in Computer/IT related stuf is my passion.  Y? Its becos I dun want 2 c ppl in our age gp depriveD of continued learning. Learning is lifelong n we shd nvr stop learning.

MY VOLUNTEER WORK, PAST N PRESENT. (1) Mendaki’s Home Reading program. I went 2 e home of a Malay family wif 7 kids 2 read 2 one of them n his cousin 4 2 yrs. (2) Sinda’s Lifestyle program. I was assigned 2 3 different homes n give lessons between 6 to 8 wks 2 guide the students n their families on how 2 use the PC n its application programs. (3) Central SGCDC’s IT Befriender program. Help2 re-train people in some basic IT program. (4) Central SG CDC’s E-Ambassador program. Guidedppl who attend IT program. (5) Enabled 2000 Recycled PC Centre. Helped refurbished used PCs which were eventually given out 2 needy families. (6) RSVP (Retired Senior Voluntary Program), an organisation tat caters activities 2 seniors. Helped 2 conduct IT courses n gave talks. (7) ACMI’s migrant program. Assist in running IT course 4 migrant wkrs n man its Computer Service Centre. ACMI is part of a Catholic church tats run training programs 4 migrant wkrs 2 equip them wif skills so tat they can be employed on returning home when their contracts in SG end. (8) Pertapis, a Muslim welfare home 4 girls n women. Conduct IT courses 4 their residents (who came from troubled families). (9) PRIME Magazine. Wrote 2 articles, Internet Banking n Online Auctions 4 its "IT Know How" column wif one more Internet Security in the pipeline.

CYCLING GROUP. Taking ovr the reins fr Charles Wee, who initiated the Cycling group, from Mar 06, I lead this activity wif Lily Ho n Jade Phua n activity is scheduled 4 every 3rd Sat of each mth. Over the past 1 ovr yrs, we hd seen the size of 4 grew into 20 plus, a very healthy sign tat cycling hd became a popular fun activity.

USED PC PROJECT. Besides this activity, I also lead the Used PC Project wif a team of 9 to 10 members although it is now on low profile 4 some reasons best known 2 ourselves. Anyway, it is still ongoing.   

MY WISHES HERE. I wish everyone here will continue 2 be in gd health, support all SHC’s activities, true 2 n support each others. 

Author: Yew Kwong

Interests: Social, Leisure, Travel & Exploration.

11 thoughts on “Loh Yew Kwong – Profile”

  1. Hi Bro Yew Kwong,

    I left ACS primary – Canning Rise in 1968. That makes you my snr. Looking fwd to our next cycling at East Coast and P Ubin. Thanks for leading this team. Rgds fr Boon Liang

  2. Yew Kwong, it read like a c.v leh, omost there….wif yr 2ndary scool told, u’re there.

    We had 2 bots the last time n, there or no there, it shal b 4 bots the nxt time, wif 2 TTLs, 1 ea.

  3. Dear Yew Kwong,

    Here’s a junior member paying her highest regards to you. In SHC, you are one of the pioneers I look up to. Always kind, friendly, helpful and exemplary. Also day by day you are getting funnier and funnier with your sharp wittiness and off-the-cuff sense of humour.

    I look forward to many happy days ahead to sharing good fellowship with you and other members at SHC. Likewise, I shore up your wishes that “everyone here will continue to be in good health, support all SHC’s activities, true to and support each other”.

    Last but not least, my sincere and warmest wishes to you and your family.

  4. Hi SHCians,

    I forget when I joined SHC, but I remembered very well my first outing (cycling) in Mar 07 with fellow members was at East Coast. Being new, I met Yew Kwong at the entrance of MacDonald Cafe. He saw me and said “come in…come in…”. Wow ! the warm welcome made me feels good and happy. On Yew Kwong’s profile, my first impression of him is that he is a friendly, Caring, Helpful and kind man. That’s why I like to join the cycling group. I like this: “Rain or Shine…I will be there for you”. ha….ha…ha….Yew Kwong, rain or shine, since Mar 07, I am always there cycling. :)

    Ah Nee

  6. My eyes shot wide open whn I saw..Loh Yew Kwong – Profile….:-))) I very kaypoh to know more abt Mr Loh!! :-)) although he is branded a nice amiable guy in my list already.

    Wow YewKwong, I am so happy for you (the first para!!!! :-)) Our interests is as diff as chalk and cheese…I very IT idiot!! :-)Reading your volunteer work, I better buck up in this area man!!! :-)

    Thanks for letting us know you better!!

  7. Hi Yew Kwong,

    At present I hv 1 Philips monitor, 1 Fujitsu CPU and a Fujitsu keyboard.

    Do not know what are the problems. I think the CPU need to repair.

    How do I hand over the above items to you.

    Thanks, Bessie

  9. The amount of time you spent in volunteer work reflects your altrustic character. I reckon you are the most active volunteer in SHC. I’m a reader of Prime magazine for the past year.

    May I tap on your computer expertise? Recently I bought a laptop but have problems such as customising the home page loading software, etc. Sounds basic to most people but I find it complicating.

    Although I use a desktop computer in the office, everything is programmed and we’re bound by certain rules.

    Have a nice day. Alice Seah

  10. Hi Alice

    I hope e steps given 2 U work. If they dun, we can sit n solve e issues ovr at breakfast at Tiong Bahru Plaza’s McDonald on Sat mornings. Sat is a dy where I m most avail. Tis McDonald oso hv internet access which makes it even easier 2 surf e Net if e needs arise.

    Tis venus is v centralised n accessible by mrt.

  11. Hi Yew Kwong,

    I have another set of computer with me now from a friend.

    Shall I send it direct to your house or you can let me know when to send?

    Thanks

    Bessie

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