MOTOR ACCIDENT AT MEDAN. On the morning of June 30th three Chinese gentlemen, The Chinese Mayor of Deli, Mr Khoo Hun Yeang, and Mr Swee Boo, all well known, went out for a motor car drive and met with an accident, colliding with a carriage. Mr Wee Swee Boo was bvrought on to Singapore, and his many friends will regret to hear of his death at 50 Craig-rd, from the result of the accident. The deceased had many business connections with the Straits and F.M.S. and leaves a large circle of friends and a numerous family to mourn his death. The remains will be removed from 50 Craig-rd, to the Medusa, for despatch to Medan, Deli, where he will be buried in the family cemetery. The account of Mr Khoo Hun Yeang's death is thus reported. --- News has been received in Penang from Medan, announcing the death in that town of Mr Khoo Hun Yeang, a well-known merchant and a prominent member of the Chinese community of Penang. The deceased, who went to Medan recently for medical treatment, was, it appears, out for a drive with a few of his friends in a motor car, when they met with an accident, in which Mr Hun Yeang sustained injuries to which he succumbed. His body will be brought to Penang for interment. Mr Khoo Hun Yeang was born and educated in Penang. Upon the completion of his scholastic career he took charge of a large coconut plantation in Province Wellesley which belonged to his father. This property he managed successfully for ten years ; then returning to Penang, he joined the Opium and Spirit Farm, in which his father was a partner and a manager. Six years later he commenced business on his own account in Penang, chop Chin Lee and Co, and built up a large business as a tin and general merchant, which is still in existence. In 1899 his business ability was recognised by the Singapore opium and spirit farmers, who made him managing partner. From 1902 until 1906 when he resigned, he was managing director of the farm. (S. Echo.) [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 July 1917, Page 10]
The remains of the late Mr Khoo Hun Yeang, who died in Medan as the result of a motor accident, were brought to Penang on Tuesday morning by the s.s. Ban Whatt Soon. The coffin was met at Swettenham Wharf by many relatives and friends of the deceased gentleman. The date of the funeral has not yet been fixed. When the coffin was taken on board at Belawan those present included Mr Chang Pu Chink (Chinese Consul) and representatives of Major Chong Ah Fie. --- S.E. [Malaya Tribune, 7 July 1917, Page 4]
The remains of the late Mr Khoo Hun Yeang, who died in Medan as the result of a motor accident, were brought to Penang by the Ban Whatt Soon. The coffin was met at Swettenham Wharf by many relatives and friends of the deceased gentleman. The date of the funeral has not yet been fixed. When the coffin was taken on board at Belawan those present included Mr Chang Pu Chink (Chinese Consul) and representatives of Major Chong Ah Fie. (S.E.) [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 July 1917, Page 8]
The funeral took place in Penang, on Sunday, of the late Mr. Khoo Hun Yeang, when his remains were conveyed for interment at the private family burial ground, Kampong Bharu. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives, and the procession was one of the longest seen in Penang for some years, which is evidenced by the fact that the tail end of it was more than half an hour behind the head of the prrocession. A feature in the long procession was the God of Death mounted on a beautiful white charger, and attended by four fierce looking attendants. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 September 1917, Page 3]
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