Loke Yew
Chivalric Order Member
1845 – 1917
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Who was Loke Yew?
Loke Yew, born Wong Loke Yew, CMG, LL.D. was a Chinese-born business magnate. He was a famous businessman and philanthropist in British Malaya. He was regarded as the richest man in British Malaya during his time and played a significant role in the growth of Kuala Lumpur and was also one of the founding fathers of Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur.
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- Born
- 1845
Xinhui District - Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- China
- Singapore
- Died
- Feb 24, 1917
Kuala Lumpur
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on July 23, 2013
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