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Rakyat Post
24-06-2025
- General
- Rakyat Post
Breaking Barriers: Malaysian Chinese Influencer's Military Pride Runs In The Family
Subscribe to our FREE During the recent Father's Day, Malaysian influencer and actress Wee Yun Nie, popularly known as Posted in that distinctly Malaysian mix of languages, it was a daughter's love letter to her military father, Brigadier General Dato' Wee Han Siew, former Commander of the Shortly after, her personal story about growing up Chinese Malaysian in a military family would take on prophetic significance. 'This is My Pok' 'Dari kecil, Pok ajar kami tentang disiplin, hormat & keberanian,' Mekyun wrote, switching seamlessly between Malay and English. From young, Dad taught us about discipline, respect & courage. Values that remain until today. Leadership and courage—Pok led by example and we followed. The photos told their own story: formal military portraits alongside candid family moments, troops in formation, and what appeared to be a Father's Day celebration where a decorated general was 'Pok'—the affectionate term many Malaysian Chinese use for father. Her post on Threads garnered over 14,000 likes, resonating with Malaysians who understood the unique journey of minority families in traditionally Malay-dominated institutions. What nobody knew then was that Mekyun's personal tribute was about to become part of a much larger narrative. History in the Making Nine days after Mekyun's heartfelt post, Major General Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng made history as the first Chinese officer in Malaysian history to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) announced the promotion today (24 June), with Armed Forces chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar officiating the ceremony. The promotion reflects the MAF's commitment to the principles of meritocracy and inclusiveness in recruitment and career development, the official statement read. It is also hoped that this will encourage greater participation from all ethnic groups in military careers, making the MAF a leading example of the 'Unity in Diversity' concept and national unity. The Backbone Behind the Uniform Suddenly, Mekyun's Father's Day tribute reads like a preview of this historic moment. Her words about her father—'Dan di sebelah Pok ada Mok. Tulang belakang kami semua' (And beside Dad is Mom. The backbone of us all)—capture the family dynamics that have sustained Malaysian military families through decades of quiet barrier-breaking. Brigadier General Wee's career trajectory mirrors the challenges that officers like Lieutenant General Lim have faced: excelling professionally while serving as unofficial ambassadors for their communities. Mekyun's social media post captures this duality perfectly—one moment describing military formations and official ceremonies, the next talking about family dinners and life lessons learned at home. The New Generation Speaks The timing feels almost orchestrated by history itself. Mekyun's tribute, with its authentic mix of pride and intimacy, humanised the military experience for minority families just days before the institution would make its most significant diversity statement in decades. Her words—'Segalanya bermula dari rumah. Segalanya bermula dari Pok' (Everything starts from home. Everything starts from Dad)—now read like a mission statement for the new era Lieutenant General Lim's promotion represents. What makes Mekyun's post particularly significant is how it represents a new generation of Malaysian military families—one comfortable sharing their stories publicly, proud of their heritage, and unafraid to celebrate achievements that previous generations might have kept private. Her casual use of 'Pok' alongside formal military titles perfectly captures the Malaysian ability to honour tradition while embracing change. Lieutenant General Lim's promotion may be making headlines, but families like the Wees have been writing their own chapters in Malaysia's military history all along. Born in Melaka, educated at St Francis Schools, and trained at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Lim's journey echoes that of countless other Malaysian Chinese military families who have quietly excelled while waiting for institutional recognition. Beyond the Uniform 'My forever greatest Pride & Hero,' Mekyun concluded her Father's Day post in English. This simple statement somehow predicted the moment when the ATM would officially embrace what families like hers have always known: that strength comes from diversity, and that the best leaders are often found in the most unexpected places. Sometimes the most powerful statements about progress aren't found in official press releases, but in an influencer's social media tribute to her father, one that happens to tell the story of a nation slowly but surely learning to see strength in its diversity. Nine days later, history would prove her right. READ MORE : READ MORE : 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
12-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Influencer Mekyun lodges report over indecent child-related content
Influencer Wee Yun Nee, popularly known as Mekyun, lodged a report at Bukit Aman today, accompanied by her lawyer and brother, Jason. (Instagram pic) PETALING JAYA : Influencer Wee Yun Nee, popularly known as Mekyun, has filed a police report after discovering a Facebook group which posted, among others, pictures of her younger self. In a social media post, Wee said she lodged the report at Bukit Aman. She was accompanied by her lawyer and brother, Jason. 'Do not remain silent if this happens to you', she said and urged children to not be afraid to inform their parents if they are similarly harassed. On Wednesday, Malaysiakini reported that Wee took to social media to raise awareness about Facebook groups promoting child-related indecent content. She said she became aware of such groups after numerous followers had alerted her that an image of her in a 'baju kurung' school uniform when she was younger was being circulated. Wee urged the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to investigate the matter. Earlier today, Wanita PKR had called for swift action to be taken against those who perpetrated sexual crimes against minors after the discovery of a Facebook group which shared photos of underage schoolchildren. The party wing demanded that the police, MCMC and women, family and community development ministry take immediate and serious action on the matter. The 'Group Budak2 Sekolah Rendah' page, now inaccessible, had over 12,000 members and many explicitly sexual comments and captions on its photos. The images included underage students wearing primary and secondary school uniforms, traditional wear, sports attire, and casual clothing. The issue came to light after rapper Ariz Ramli, better known as Caprice, was notified of the group's existence via an Instagram message. The group was then reported to MCMC as well as the police.
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Wanita PKR urges action after FB group found sharing pics of children
Wanita PKR demanded that the police, MCMC, and women, family and community development ministry take immediate and serious action on the matter. PETALING JAYA : Wanita PKR has urged swift action against anything that perpetuates sexual crimes against minors after the discovery of a Facebook group sharing photos of underage schoolchildren. The party wing demanded that the police, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and women, family and community development ministry take immediate and serious action on the matter. 'Wanita PKR also calls on parents and all of society to be constantly alert and responsible for the safety of children from sexual violence. '(This includes) monitoring social media for groups with elements of obscenity, grooming and sexual harassment, and for comments that insult the modesty of children,' it said in a statement today. The 'Group Budak2 Sekolah Rendah' page, now inaccessible, had over 12,000 members and many explicitly sexual comments and captions on its photos. The images included underage students wearing primary and secondary school uniforms, traditional wear, sports attire, and casual clothing. The issue came to light after rapper Ariz Ramli, better known as Caprice, was notified of the group's existence via an Instagram message. The group was then reported to MCMC as well as the police. Influencer Wee Yun Nee, also known as Mekyun, spoke out about the issue as well after realising that photos from her childhood were also circulating on the page. The group's circulation of children's images without consent for the purpose of inciting sexual harassment violates both the Child Act 2001 and Section 211 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which pertains to 'offensive content'.
South China Morning Post
12-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Malaysians demand action after Facebook page exploiting schoolgirls' images is exposed
Outraged Malaysians have demanded that police hunt down the people behind a Facebook page that has shared hundreds of images of schoolgirls. The online community launched a social media crusade earlier this week against the group called 'Group Budak2 Sekolah Rendah' (Primary School Kids Group) after an influencer discovered an old picture of herself from her high school days posted on the page. The group had around 12,000 members who routinely made sexually suggestive comments on pictures of children shared in the group. 'This is not a joke … this is wrong, it is a crime. I am speaking out because we cannot remain silent, we cannot leave this be,' Mekyun, whose real name is Wee Yun Nee, posted on her channel. 'This is not about me. This is about all these children who have no idea their pictures are being peddled in that dirty group.' Mekyun's post quickly caught the attention of other influencers and social media users, who amplified her call for action against the group's moderators and members.
Malay Mail
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Outrage as Facebook group with over 12,000 members targets minors with obscene posts, Wanita PKR calls for crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Wanita PKR has called for urgent action from authorities following the discovery of a Facebook group allegedly sharing photos of underage schoolchildren with sexually explicit commentary. In a statement today, the party's women's wing urged the police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to take firm and immediate action against any activity that promotes sexual crimes against minors, according to a report published today in Free Malaysia Today. 'Wanita PKR also calls on parents and all of society to be constantly alert and responsible for the safety of children from sexual violence,' it said. '(This includes) monitoring social media for groups with elements of obscenity, grooming and sexual harassment, and for comments that insult the modesty of children,' it said in a statement today. The group, named 'Group Budak2 Sekolah Rendah', which is now inaccessible, reportedly had over 12,000 members and contained photos of minors in school uniforms, traditional outfits, sportswear, and casual attire, many accompanied by inappropriate captions. The matter came to public attention after rapper Ariz Ramli, known as Caprice, received an Instagram tip-off and reported the group to the MCMC and police. Social media influencer Wee Yun Nee, or Mekyun, also spoke out after discovering childhood photos of herself on the page. The sharing of children's images without consent for exploitative purposes violates the Child Act 2001 and Section 211 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which deals with offensive online content.
