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The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Fahmi congratulates sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil extended his congratulations to sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee, who was awarded the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Monday. Fahmi also shared a photo with Tan and Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching on his Facebook post. 'Met Lee Bee at the Royal Tea Reception in Istana Negara earlier today. May you continue to excel. Thank you for being a 'silent hero' who always inspire and enrich our TV screens with full dedication and spirit,' the post read. The Royal Tea Reception was a specially arranged event in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's Official Birthday. Tan, 64, was among 16 individuals who received the AMN award at the Federal Awards, Orders, and Medals Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's Official Birthday at Istana Negara on Monday. Bernama had earlier reported that Tan began her work as a sign language interpreter out of love for her hearing-impaired younger sibling. She learned sign language to help her sibling and also served as a teacher for 17 years for the hearing impaired. Since 1994, Tan has been the first sign language interpreter at the Federal Court of Malaysia, while her involvement in broadcasting began around 1985, through the program Selamat Pagi Malaysia on RTM, and later also became a sign language interpreter for RTM news broadcasts and official communication videos.
Rakyat Post
6 days ago
- General
- Rakyat Post
The Visual Storyteller: Veteran Interpreter's Silent Dedication Honoured By The King
Subscribe to our FREE In a moment as graceful as her gestures on screen, veteran Malaysian sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee was recently honoured with the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. Local media outlets Image: Facebook | Persatuan Jurubahasa Isyarat Malaysia If you've ever watched a news broadcast in Malaysia and noticed a spirited interpreter in the corner of the screen, translating every word with animated expressions and heartfelt clarity, chances are you've seen Tan Lee Bee in action. Her presence has long been a comforting and essential bridge for many in the Deaf community – a steady hand bringing the world's events to those who experience them through signs. 'I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying too. I feel very grateful,' the 64-year-old said, emotions welling up after receiving the AMN award. But in true humility, she didn't accept the honour just for herself. 'This recognition is not just for me, but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia.' Tan was one of 16 individuals who received the award that day, but her story speaks volumes. Her journey began not from career ambition, but from the deep love and empathy she held for her younger sister, who is deaf. 'I have a deaf sister. I learned sign language because of her,' she shared. What began as a way to connect with someone she loved soon became her life's calling. She went on to become a teacher for the deaf for 17 years, while also breaking new ground as Malaysia's first court sign language interpreter in 1994. Her contribution to national broadcasting began even earlier, in 1985, with her debut on Selamat Pagi Malaysia . From there, her face and expressive hands became a familiar and cherished part of the daily lives of many viewers, especially those relying on her to access vital information. Through Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and beyond – including corporate settings where she ensured that employees with disabilities were never left out of the conversation – Tan's role has always been about more than translation. It's about inclusion, dignity, and making sure no one is left behind. Her story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the most powerful voices are the ones spoken in silence – with hands, expressions, and a heart full of compassion. Tan Lee Bee's decades of service may have taken place quietly in the corner of the screen, but this week, the spotlight rightfully turned to her. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Sign-language interpreter Tan Lee Bee receives royal award
Veteran media personality and sign-language interpreter Tan Lee Bee with her Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara award. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : For her dedication as a sign-language interpreter spanning more than four decades, Tan Lee Bee received the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim yesterday. Tan, who often graces the corner of the television screen during news broadcasts, described the award as a 'great recognition' in her 'silent struggle to convey the voices of the voiceless'. 'I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying, too… I feel very grateful,' the veteran media personality told Bernama after the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the king's official birthday celebration at Istana Negara. 'This recognition is not just for me, it's a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia,' the 64-year-old added. Tan was among 16 individuals who received the AMN at the ceremony, during which Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar and armed forces chief Gen Nizam Jaffar were bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara, which carries the title Tan Sri. Tan's journey as an interpreter began out of love for the person closest to her heart: her younger sister, who is deaf. 'I learnt sign language because of her … people always ask me how I learnt sign language, and they're always surprised to know I never took formal training before I began my career,' she told FMT in 2021. She then served as a teacher for the deaf for 17 years, which she initially found challenging. 'I found it very hard to teach the deaf and I would sometimes cry. At times I just could not make my students understand.' Tan is best known for gracing the corner of TV screens during news broadcasts with her dynamic signing and compelling facial expressions. (Tan Lee Bee pic) During those years, she also served as an interpreter with the federal court. Tan went on to become Malaysia's first court sign-language interpreter in 1994. Still, one might be surprised to learn that her contribution to the world of broadcasting began much earlier, when she appeared on television circa 1985 on the show 'Selamat Pagi Malaysia'. Her facial expressions and signing actions became important visuals in news broadcasts as well as in official communication videos, advertisements, and various broadcasting mediums. Apart from RTM, Tan provides her services to companies with employees who have disabilities. She told FMT five years ago that she derived great satisfaction from serving the deaf community. 'Whatever we interpret, it has to be understood,' she said. 'I have to make sure my interpretation is clear and that I do not make any mistakes. 'As an interpreter, when the deaf understand you well enough and are happy about it, they will come to tell you. As long as my hand is able and my mind is still okay, I will go on interpreting … it is my passion.'
The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Royal recognition for sign language interpreter
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee is the face seen by millions of Malaysians watching the news programmes on television. Often seen at the corner of the television screen showing her expressive facial expressions, Tan, 64, was grateful to have been awarded the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration at Istana Negara yesterday. She described the award as a great recognition for her in the 'silent' struggle to convey the voices of the 'voiceless'. 'I feel happy, moved; I feel like crying too... I feel very grateful,' the veteran sign language interpreter told Bernama after the ceremony. Although the award was celebrated in a ceremonial atmosphere at the palace, for Tan, it came with long memories and the twists and turns of life in a career that received little public attention. 'This recognition is not just for me but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for fairer inclusivity in Malaysia,' she said. Tan's journey as a sign interpreter began not because of ambition but because of love and empathy for her younger sister, who is deaf. 'I learnt sign language because of my sister. Then, I started working as a teacher for the deaf. I was a teacher for 17 years. 'While I was a teacher, I also served as an interpreter with the Federal Court of Malaysia,' said Tan, who also became the first court sign interpreter in Malaysia in 1994. The contribution of the Segamat native to the world of broadcasting began earlier in 1985 when she appeared on television through the show Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Her face and sign language actions became important visuals in news broadcasts on RTM as well as in official communication videos, advertisements and various broadcasting mediums, which played an important role in conveying information to special groups.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Silent service: Royal recognition for a lifetime of dedication
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she received the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) from His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia today. Often gracing the corner of the television screen of news programmes with expressive facial expressions, Tan, 64, described the award as a great recognition for her in the 'silent' struggle to convey the voices of the 'voiceless'. "I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying too... I feel very grateful," the veteran sign language interpreter conveyed to Bernama after the Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration, at Istana Negara today. Although the award was celebrated in a ceremonial atmosphere at the palace, for Tan, it came with long memories and the twists and turns of life in a career that received little public attention. "This recognition is not just for me but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia," she said with a tearful tone. Tan was among 16 individuals who received the AMN award at the ceremony, which also saw Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar being bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN), which carries the title of Tan Sri. Tan's journey as a sign interpreter began not because of ambition, but because of love and empathy for the person closest to her heart, her younger sister, who is deaf. "I have a deaf sister… I learned sign language because of my sister. Then I started working as a teacher for the deaf. "I was a teacher for 17 years. While I was a teacher, I also served as an interpreter with the Federal Court of Malaysia," she said, who was also the first court sign interpreter in Malaysia in 1994. The contribution of the native of Segamat, Johor to the world of broadcasting began earlier than many expected, around 1985 when she appeared on television through the show Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Her face and sign language actions became important visuals in news broadcasts on RTM as well as in official communication videos, advertisements and various broadcasting mediums that played an important role in conveying information to special groups. Apart from RTM, Tan also provided her services to corporate companies with employees with disabilities, offering information, meetings, and briefings. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, who was bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title of Tan Sri, said the award was a great recognition for him as well as an honour for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). "Thanking His Majesty for this gift, I will continue to carry out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to me as DIG with full commitment, to ensure that the country's security is always maintained," he said. He also called on all enforcement officers at various levels to uphold the spirit of Sultan Ibrahim's decree, which requires them to carry out their duties with trust and integrity. Present at the ceremony was Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia. Also present were the Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul, Speaker of Dewan Negara Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other members of the cabinet.– BERNAMA
