{
  "id": 9477954,
  "title": "Former Sarawak DCM George Chan scores hole-in-one ahead of 90th birthday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/former-sarawak-dcm-george-chan-scores-hole-in-one-ahead-of-90th",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:40:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/09/24/former-sarawak-dcm-george-chan-scores-hole-in-one-ahead-of-90th-birthday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam celebrated his upcoming 90th birthday with a memorable hole-in-one while golfing in Singapore. Achieving a hole-in-one, a rare shot in golf where the ball is hit directly from the tee into the cup on the first stroke, is considered one of the most coveted accomplishments in the sport. Dr. Chan's milestone provided an ideal birthday moment, as he remains an active participant in the game, frequently playing alongside friends. Alongside his wife, Datin Patinggi Datuk Wira Lorna Enan Muloon Chan, Dr. Chan has navigated his life through public service, family, and community engagement throughout his years in politics. Having started his career as a doctor in Miri before transitioning into politics, he has continued to participate in community and social activities after leaving public office. Dr. Chan's perspective on life, famously expressed on his 88th birthday, emphasized the importance of happiness and friendship, stating, \"The most important thing in life is to be happy and to have a lot of friends. When everybody is happy, the world will be a happier place.\"",
  "summary": "KUCHING (Sept 24): Former Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam marked his coming 90th birthday in memorable fashion after scoring a hole-in-one recently. It was learnt that Dr Chan achieved the feat while golfing in Singapore. A hole-in-one in golf occurs when a player hits the ball straight [...] The post Former Sarawak DCM George Chan scores hole-in-one…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister George Chan turns 90.",
    "Chan scores hole-in-one during Singapore golfing.",
    "Chan remains active in golf with friends."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Dr. Chan's hole-in-one at 89 underscores his enduring enthusiasm for life's simple pleasures, echoing his long-held view that happiness and friendship are key to a fulfilling life.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}