Former national swimmer Lim Heng Chek passes away at age 85

PETALING JAYA: Former national swimmer and Olympian Lim Heng Chek passed away on Saturday (May 15) at the age of 85.

The late Heng Chek holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian swimmer to participate in the Olympics and SEA Games.

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