Statue of Yeap Chor Ee

Statue of Yeap Chor Ee

The Yeap Chor Ee statue is a memorial to the towkay (businessman) Yeap Chor Ee (1867–1952). It is situated in front of his former residence named 'Homestead', now part of the main campus of Wawasan Open University, at Northam Road in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

Background

Yeap Chor Ee was a migrant from Fujian, China who, after arriving almost penniless in Penang in the 1880s, went on to create a successful business empire, becoming the wealthiest man in Penang and one of the richest men in Asia. During his lifetime he was famous for his philanthropic work, and in later life became known as "the Grand Old Man of Penang".[1]

The copper statue is 2.5 metres tall, and was unveiled by his grandson, Dato' Seri Stephen Yeap Leong Huat, Chairman of the Wawasan Education Foundation, at a ceremony held on 28 November 2007.[2][3]

On the memorial plaque the following words are inscribed:

Towkay Yeap Chor Ee. 1867–1952. Inspiration to Succeed. Trader, banker and philanthropist. A native son of Nam Aun, Fukien, China. This statue is donated by Trustees of the Estate of Yeap Chor Ee in celebration of their grandfather/great-father's fortitude and foresight. Dedicated November 28th, 2007.

References

  1. ^ Low, Zoe (10 November 2019). "The King's Chinese: how Penang's 'Grand Old Man' Yeap Chor Ee went from penniless barber to one of Asia's richest men". South China Morning Post- www.scmp.com.
  2. ^ "Unveiling of Yeap Chor Ee statue at WOU main campus". www.wou.edu.my. 28 November 2007.
  3. ^ Chin, Christina (1 December 2007). "A tribute to the 'Grand Old Man of Penang'". thestar.com.my.

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