Fan Tiong Sing is a media personality and educator with deep knowledge in the field of education and culture. He is currently the Education Publications Manager and Education Editor of Nanyang Siang Pau, and has been committed to contributing to the development of Chinese language education in Malaysia through the planning and dissemination of educational content for many years. As a cultural ambassador, he has always been at the forefront of promoting Chinese language education.

Mr. Fan Zhongxing also holds key positions in several important organizations, as Secretary of the Malaysian Chinese Council and a member of the Malaysian Chinese Language Standards Council, demonstrating his extensive influence in the community.

As a trusted judge, Mr. Fan is often invited to judge Chinese speech contests, Chinese poetry recitation contests, essay competitions and children's talent contests. His deep understanding of language arts and cultural activities has made him a valuable contributor to the discovery and nurturing of the linguistic and artistic talents of the younger generation as a judge of these events.

In the field of education, culture and language, Mr. Fan Zhongxing is not only highly respected by his peers, but has also won wide recognition in the community for his professional competence and diversified contributions. His efforts have not only promoted the legacy of Chinese language education, but have also injected a deep heritage into the development of multiculturalism in Malaysia.

In January 2025, he was invited to join the Asian Arts Association Singapore (Language Teaching and Literary Communication) and will serve as a judge for the 18th United Chinese Literary Award, representing Singapore and Malaysia.

I started reading Nanyang Siang Pau in Grade 4 of elementary school. From submitting articles to the Student's Corner, I became a reporter for the “Green Seedling” in secondary school, participated in holiday camps and writing workshops, and served as the president of the Nanyang Students' Club. It was a mentor and a friend that made my school career colorful.

From interviewing and soliciting advertisements at Klang to working at the Head Office in 2000, where I was responsible for the business, distribution, editing and cultural and educational activities of educational publications, I had the opportunity to come into contact with different jobs, and I have always regarded this job as a responsibility and a mission to pass on the Chinese culture.

Chinese organizations, Chinese education and Chinese newspapers are the “three pillars” of Chinese societies in China.

Nanyang Siang Pau not only publishes the student publication “Nanyang Student” and promotes the “Morning Reading Program” on campuses, but also organized the “Ten Benefit Performances” in 1987 to raise funds for Chinese schools and Chinese education, and to promote Chinese language education and public welfare. “In 2019, the Ten Charity Performances will raise a total of RM550 million.

Mr. Tan Kah Kee founded the Nanyang Siang Pau 100 years ago. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of its launch, we hope that the Chinese community will continue to support and maintain the newspaper as they have done in the past, so that it will grow stronger and stronger and continue to serve the country, the Chinese community and the Chinese education sector!

(Published in Nanyang Siang Pau, July 20, 2023)

Secretary, Malaysian Chinese Council
General Secretary, Board of Trustees, Bantam Malang Chinese Primary School B, Port Klang
Deputy General Secretary, Youth League and Accounts Checking, Malaysian Wing Chun Federation (MYCF)
Deputy General Secretary of Selangor Wing Chun Association and Secretary of Youth League
Education Officer & Youth Group Leader, Taoyuan Club, Selangor
Deputy General Secretary, Port Klang Bandar Malang Residents' Association
Board Member of Klang Development Chinese Primary School Committee, etc.