Zheng Tian Bing, originally from Yongchun, Fujian, used the sobriquet Zuimo and was one of the founders of the Malaysia Calligraphy Association. He served as principal of Pei Choon Primary School in Semerah, Hua Yu Primary School in Parit Jawa, and Chung Hwa First Primary School in Muar; chairman of the Johor branch of the Malaysian Chinese Cultural Association; member of Nanzhou Poetry Society; and president of Times Art Institute. In 2006, he received the Honorary Cultural Award from the Malaysian Chinese Cultural Association. He published Selected Calligraphy and Paintings of Zheng Tian Bing. In his early years he studied under Chen Renhao, beginning with the styles of Ouyang Xun and Liu Gongquan, and often used fountain pens and bamboo twigs as writing tools. His calligraphy frequently shapes characters through form, producing varied and lively effects.