Khoo Sian Ewe, death January 1964, Penang

Death at 81 of Mr. Khoo, a pre-war leader. PENANG, Fri. --- A pre-war Malayan Chinese leader, Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe (above), died in his Penang Road home this morning after a long illness. He was 81. He served on the Straits Settlements Legislative Council for many years. He also sat on the former George Town Municipal Council from 1924 to 1951, and for over 30 years was chairman of the Penang Poppy Day Fund Committee. A Justtice of the Peace since 1920, he was awarded the OBE in 1939 and the CBE in 1954. Ill Health. Mr Khoo, who retired from public life in 1961 due to ill health, was still chairman of the Board of Governors, Penang Free School, at the time of his death. Noted for his interest in education and social welfare, the late Mr Khoo, a millionaire landed proprietor, donated a hall to both the Penang Convent and the Pykett Methodist School. He was a founder of the Penang Badminton Association as well as former president of the Penang Chinese Swimming Club and the Chinese Town Hall. He leaves eight sons, five daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Three sons studying in Britain are expected to fly back to Penang to attend the funeral on Thursday. [The Straits Times, 25 January 1964, Page 6]