Ipoh-born Lim shines


Sweet music: Lim says the honour from Queen Elizabeth was unexpected.

PETALING JAYA: It was music to the ears of Ipoh-born Lim Voon Chong when he was made a Member of the Order of Australia on June 11 in conjunction with Queen Eliza­beth II’s birthday.

A naturalised Australian, Lim, better known as Chong Lim in the music community, was included in the list of recipients for his contribution to the performing arts as a musician, composer, producer and musical director.

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