30/11/2025
Foong, affectionately known as Uncle Foong, or simply Mr. Foong, is the owner of BlueWaters Borneo Dive Tours. Yet despite leading the company, it’s common to find him out at sea, guiding divers or instructing students himself. He enjoys being hands-on, meeting new people, and sharing the ocean with anyone who wants to learn. He is never happier than when he is in the water.
He has a deep passion for teaching and is known for generously sharing tips, techniques, and real-world experience to help divers become safer and more confident. Safety has always been his top priority. He began diving in an era when equipment looked very different from today — front-mounted BCs, classic masks, and gear that many would now call “vintage.”
His love for the ocean started during his early days as a banker, when he was transferred to Terengganu and lived just metres from the shoreline. That daily connection to the sea became the foundation of his lifelong passion.
Originally from Ipoh and raised in Melaka, he has called Sabah home since 1992. That same year, he began teaching scuba diving. In 1997, he established Blue Waters Borneo Sdn. Bhd., which has since grown into BlueWaters Borneo Dive Tours Sdn. Bhd. His dedication to shipwreck exploration later led to the formation of Tec Rats, a team specialising in technical diving.
Today, his influence continues to shape the values, safety culture, and teaching standards that define BlueWaters.
If you’d like to learn more about his journey, here is a short video that captures his story in his own words: https://youtu.be/wBh7lU1ritA