Dr Ong Chit Chung Memorial Exhibition is a month’s long exhibition, officially opened on 14 July 2018 in memory of the late Dr Ong Chit Chung. This exhibition is held at the Bukit Batok Community Club Hall and was officiated by MP for Bukit Batok SMC Mr Murali Pillai and Special Advisor to Chairman of People’s Association Board Mr Lim Boon Heng. MP Mr Chai Chong Yii, Dr S. Vasoo, who was the late Dr. Ong’s parliamentary colleague was also present during the launch.
Dr. Ong was a well-known Member of Parliament of the Jurong GRC (Group Representation Constituency) and NUS Alumnus (1972), who studied and taught at the Department of History. He had cared for and contributed much to the cause of education.
Dr Ong was described by those who know him as an MPwho was always on the ground. His tenure in Bukit Batok town has seen the development of a bus interchange, swimming pool, polyclinic and West Mall Shopping Centre.
Dr. Ong was also known to spearhead fundraising efforts to build the Bukit Batok Community Club on two separate occassion.His compassion also led him to launch support schemes to help the underprivileged. The Share-A-Meal program is one such example that he pioneered and has since evolved to the present day Food and Groceries voucher schemes. Dr. Ong has also helped build a social safety network in Bukit Batok through setting up of voluntary welfare organizations.
Editor: Long Huai