Hi, I’m Hoong Ling

about hoongling

Life… is worth living

Chew Hoong Ling is a living liver donor, social activist, professional emcee and inspirational speaker. She is also an author, investor, and award-winning short filmmaker. Her book “I Don’t Know You but Let Me Save You” documents her incredible journey of donating 60% of her liver to a stranger. Passionate about giving and lifesaving, she actively promotes these causes through her various roles.
As a certified St. John Ambulance First Aid Trainer, Hoong Ling teaches basic first aid and also collaborates with 126 Creative in producing impactful short films. These films have received multiple awards from Malaysia, China, Romania, and Canada.
Her belief that life should be lived to the fullest is reflected in the many accolades she has earned.

awards

2022

Lifetime Achievement Award in Anti-Corruption

Presented at the 3rd Malaysia Anti-Corruption Forum 2022

2013

National Youth Icon by the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Recognised as one of the Youth Icons of Malaysia

2011

National Premier Youth Award (Extraordinary Achievement Category) by the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak

2009

Lions District 308-B1, District Governor’s Distinguished Service Award by the Lions Clubs International District 308B1

Presented by the District Governor Dr. JP Kamalanathan

2008

Great Women of Our Time Award (Education and Public Services) by The Women’s Weekly

Presented by the Ke Bawah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Puan Pahang Tunku Hajjah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar Al- Haj

2006

Selangor Youth Award (Volunteerism) by the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Presented by the Menteri Besar Selangor, YAB Dato Khir Toyo

2003

Youth Ambassador on board the Ship of Southeast Asian Youths Program (SSEAYP)

The youngest Malaysian handpicked for the program

Living more lives…

2020​

Lifesaving… one at a time​

Joined St. John Ambulance of Malaysia National Headquarters to revamp and bring corporate training to greater heights, creating a sustainable business model for the NGO

2019​

#CPR1000​

Initiated #CPR1000 to teach CPR+AED skills to 1,000 people for free. Supported by Master Chris Leong

2014-2019​

National Organ Donation Ambassador​

Appointed by the Ministry of Health

2010-2019​

Member of the Public Awareness Action Committee for Organ and Tissue Donation

Appointed by the Ministry of Health

2012-2014​

Short film awards galore

Produced five short films, winning awards from Romania, Canada, China and Malaysia

2013​

Mentioned in the keynote address by Malaysia PM at the 3rd Global Conference on Women Deliver 2013

He said “We know that women play an indispensable role at every level of society, .. We see it in our own nation, where investment in education has empowered women to occupy top positions: in the civil service, in business and even in politics. I have been fortunate to work with some of them. The governor of our central bank, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, …. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, … And Chew Hoong Ling, a young woman who has already lived more lives than most of us: as a radio deejay, an organ donation advocate, a voluntary sector leader and a candidate for MP, and an unbeatable advocate for women’s rights.

2013​

Parliament candidate in the General Elections 2013

In Petaling Jaya Utara

2011-2013​

National Youth Consultative Council

Appointed as the Minister’s Appointee Member

2010​

Youth Development Transformational Lab

Developed youth policies for Malaysia

2010​

Published two books

Chronicled my journey in giving part of my liver to a stranger, “I Don’t Know You but Let Me Save You” was published

2009

Donated 60% liver to a stranger

Walking the talk, I donated 60% of my liver.

2006-2009

Secretary to Pandan MP

My active involvement in community works led the Member of Parliament to appoint me as his Secretary, further enhancing my roles within the community.

2004

Founded Rukun Tetangga in Pandan Jaya

Leading neighborhood efforts to combat crime.

2002-2004

TV Presenter on Selamat Pagi Malaysia

Spotted by Tan Sri Nordin Kardi in one student council conference, I was a panel speaker live on Bicara Siswa. The opportunity also led to my appointment as a TV Presenter on SPM (RTM1)

2001

Elected the Vice President of Persatuan Pemuda Negara

Active as a student in college, I also joined several NGOs including initiating student council in college and Persatuan Pemuda Negara.

1993

Advocated Organ Donation as a social cause

in the media

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