Koh Kim Chye is a Malaysian woman who is best known as the mother of one of the greatest badminton players of all time, Datuk Lee Chong Wei.
She is a supportive and proud mother who has witnessed her son’s achievements in various international events including the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
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- Full name: Khor Kim Choi
- Date of Birth: Unknown
- Age: Unknown
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Malaysia
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Occupation: Housewife
- Height: 167cm
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Li Yacai
- Children: Lee Chong Hui, Lee Chong Ming, Lee Chong Xian, Lee Chong Wei
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Khor Kim Choi was born and raised in Malaysia and is of Malaysian Chinese descent.
Growing up in the northwestern Malaysian town of Pagaserai in the state of Perak, she had little formal education but learned to speak Mandarin, Hokkien and Malay.
Personal life
Xu Jincai’s husband is Li Yacai, who is also a Malaysian Chinese and a badminton enthusiast.
They have four children, namely Li Zonghui, Li Zongming, Li Zongying and Li Zongwei. Li Zongwei is the youngest child in the family.
When Lee Chong Wei was a child, Lee Ah Tsai taught him the basics of badminton. They also supported other children to pursue different careers such as engineering, accounting and business.
Xu Jincai is a devout Buddhist, humble and kind, and does not like to attract attention or be treated specially.
Profession
Xu Jincai does not have any professional occupation. She is a housewife who takes care of her family.
However, she played an important role in her son’s career, encouraging and supporting him in pursuing his passion for badminton.
She also helps him deal with the pressure and challenges of becoming a world-class player.
She is proud of her son’s achievements and considers him her greatest gift. She also starred in a biographical film about the life of Lee Chong Wei, which was released in 2018. In the film, she played herself and hugged her son after he won a match.
net worth
Khor Kim Choi’s net worth is approximately $500,000 as she has no source of income.
However, she also benefits from her son’s wealth as he is one of the richest athletes in Malaysia.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @leechongweiofficial
- Twitter account: @LeeChongWei
