KUALA LUMPUR: Social activist and philanthropist Kuan Chee Heng, better known as “Uncle Kentang”, has received a prestigious award from the Queen of England as recognition of his exemplary voluntarism and service to the community. Getting this award is an honour – not just for me but for my great team of volunteers who share my passion. Besides community service, Kuan also provides transport and ambulance services, free hearse and funeral services, for the poor and the Orang Asli. Kuan became known as Uncle Kentang from the days when he started distributing potatoes to the poor. The Commonwealth Points of Light award is given by the Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, to outstanding volunteers across the 54 Commonwealth nations.
