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Wee was born in Kinmen, Fujian, China to Wee Kheng Chiang, a businessman, and Koh Geok Siew, of Jincheng, Kinmen. Koh was the second wife of Keng Chiang with the approval of his first wife. In 1937, Wee and his family fled to Kuching in Borneo to escape the Sino-Japanese War.
Apr 14, 2022 · Wee was the founder and chairman of Eastern Oxygen Industries Sdn Bhd, and a younger brother of Singaporean banker Wee Cho Yaw. The prominent businessman, who served for 12 years as president of the Kuching Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry until 1978, made significant financial contribution to Chinese education.
Wee Cho Yaw married Chuang Yong Eng and they have five sons and two daughters. Their children are Wee Wei Ling, Wee Ee Chong, Ee Lim Wee, Wee Wei Chi and Ee-chao Wee. Wee Wei Chi is Wee was Cho Yaw’s eldest daughter. Family of Wee. Father of Wee. Wee Kheng Chiang was born on 22nd July 1890 in Kuching, Malaysia and died in 1978, Kuching, Malaysia.
Feb 4, 2024 · Wee Cho Yaw, the billionaire who shaped Singapore’s financial landscape by amalgamating several old family-controlled banks, has died. He was 95. The former chairman of United Overseas Bank...
Apr 3, 2024 · SINGAPORE – The three sons of the late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw are newly minted billionaires, according to a Forbes’ list of global billionaires released on April 2.
Feb 7, 2024 · SINGAPORE – A successful banker, revered community leader and respected mentor – this is how family, colleagues and friends of Mr Wee Cho Yaw fondly remember him and his legacy after he...
Sep 6, 2023 · About Wee Cho Yaw. Wee Cho Yaw was chairman emeritus of United Overseas Bank, Singapore's third-largest bank by assets. He died in February 2024 at age 95. UOB was cofounded by his father Wee...
