Welcome to the November 2025 CGA – Community News, where we celebrate the achievements, milestones, and stories of our vibrant community. From personal successes to life’s special moments, we take pride in sharing the news that brings us together. In this issue, we spotlight engagements, commemorate alumni, and honour the legacy of past students. Stay connected and enjoy the stories that keep our community strong and thriving!
1/ Theng-Soon Ong (Class of 1989)
On 1 October 2025, Theng-Soon was appointed Executive Chairman of Systech Berhad, a public-listed technology company on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange). In this role, he provides strategic leadership to drive the Group’s growth and digital transformation initiatives across its regional operations.
2/ Richard Bedford (Class of 1969)
Richard achieved outstanding results at the World Triathlon Championships in Wollongong, earning a bronze medal in the 280–319 years mixed relay and placing fourth individually in the 75–79 aqua bike (1500 m swim, 40 km cycle)—an incredible accomplishment just three years after undergoing a quadruple bypass.
3/ Tzeyi Koay (Class of 2014)
Congratulations to Caulfield Grammarian alumna Tzeyi Koay, whose debut fantasy novel A Curse Carved in Ink has been acquired by Simon & Schuster in a multi-six figure deal following a highly competitive auction. Set for worldwide publication in early 2027, the novel has already sold translation rights to Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Poland and Turkey. Readers can now add A Curse Carved in Ink on Goodreads and follow @tzeyikoay to keep up with her author journey.
