Choong Eng Heng, death September 1928, Penang

The death occurred at his residence, 45 Prangin Lane, Penang, on Sunday of Mr Choong Eng Heng, at the age of 57, after an illness of about three weeks. The deceased was born in Amoy and came to Penang about 30 years ago and started business in Penang, under the style of Chop Hong Soon. He succeeded in establishing branches in all the principal towns of Malaya. He owned rubber estates, rice mills and sago factories. He was a liberal contributor to charity. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 September 1928, Page 14]