Malaysian-born Hong Kong actresses Jacquelin Ch’ng and Lisa Ch’ng are mourning the death of their mother, Datin Kong Yuk Chu, who passed away in August 2026 at age 78. The family announced the passing through social media tributes, following a final public family appearance earlier that month at Lisa and Mat Yeung’s wedding.
Family Announcements and Social Media Tributes
The death of Datin Kong Yuk Chu was shared publicly by her daughters on August 25, 2026. Jacquelin Ch’ng, 46, and her younger sister Lisa Ch’ng, 39, posted statements and obituaries on Instagram to inform the public and express their grief.
Lisa Ch’ng shared an emotional message alongside a wedding photograph featuring herself, her husband, and her late mother. Writing on her Instagram Story, Lisa stated: I miss you so much. I hope you are free from pain in heaven and can be reunited with Daddy! We all love you so, so much. Mum, you will always be missed.
Together with her sister Jacquelin, Lisa also uploaded a tribute video and notice on YouTube, confirming that their mother passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Lisa Ch’ng and Jacquelin Ch’ng
Jacquelin Ch’ng also paid tribute to her late mother by sharing a compilation of family photographs and videos on social media. The video included a short clip of Datin Kong Yuk Chu participating in a tea ceremony with Jacquelin and her husband, Matthew Wong. Fellow celebrities and fans have since extended their condolences to Lisa, Jacquelin, and the rest of the family.
Recent Wedding and Last Public Appearance
Datin Kong Yuk Chu
Datin Kong Yuk Chu’s final public appearance occurred just weeks before her passing, during the wedding ceremony of her daughter Lisa Ch’ng and Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung. The wedding took place on August 2, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Photographs from the special day captured the former Asia Television actress seated in a wheelchair among family members as she celebrated the couple’s wedding.
Mat Yeung
Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung, 45, announced the passing of his mother-in-law on Instagram by sharing the family’s obituary. Yeung wrote: With sadness and reluctance, we inform everyone that our beloved and respected mother left us surrounded by family and friends, completing her life journey.
Requesting privacy during the difficult time, Yeung added: Please give me and my family some space and time, and please respect our mother. We're not in a position to respond to anyone at this time, and we will not be responding to any enquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
Wake and Funeral Arrangements
According to news reports and the published obituary, friends and members of the public can pay their final respects at the Royal Hall on the third floor of the Nirvana Memorial Centre in Kuala Lumpur (Nirvana Centre Kuala Lumpur / Nirvana 2). The wake is scheduled to be held from August 30 (Sunday) to September 1.
The funeral service will take place on September 1, 2026. Following the service, Datin Kong Yuk Chu will be laid to rest at the Nirvana Memorial Park in Semenyih.
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