Michelle’s profile
Michelle was born to a lawyer’s family in Ipoh,
Malaysia at August 6, 1962. Her ethnic Chinese parents
bestowed on her the Chinese name of Yeoh Choo Kheng.
Growing up in the tropical tin-mining town, young
Michelle spent countless weekends swimming and diving
with her friends at the Ipoh Swimming Club, which was
located right next door to her parents’ house.
Michelle was a tomboy and loved many sports.
As a teenager, she represented Malaysia in
national competitions for swimming, diving, and squash.
She was the Perak state representative at squash and
once the Malaysian Junior Squash Champion.