Career
He also played as a goalkeeper for Malaysia youth team in 1971 Asian Youth Championship. He was known as King James by the local fans. Wong is the first Sabahan to represent Malaysia in 1971.
He played professionally for Hakoah in Australia New South Wales Premier League for two years.
Wong is well known for his physical and finishing touch. The most memorable one was in the 1980 Olympic games qualification.
Wong himself scored the winning goal, thanks to the assist from Hassan Sani. However, Malaysia did not go to the Olympics as it joined the United States-led boycott against the Soviet Union for the invasion of Afghanistan.
Wong appeared for the Malaysia national football team in six qualifying matches for various Fédération internationale de football association World Cups.
