Penang, Saturday. The death of Mr. Khor Ewe Keng, formerly managing director of Ewe Joo & Co., rubber dealers, took place this morning at his residence in Johore Road. He had been ailing for some time and his condition took a turn for the worse last night. He was 59 years of age. Mr. Khor founded the Penang Rubber Exchange and was a trustee of the Association. He was also one of the founders of the Anglo-Chinese School Union and the Corner Club. He leaves behind a widow, three sons, Khor Cheang Chong, Khor Cheang Kee (of the Pinang Gazette), and Master Khor Cheang Chuan, six daughters, Mrs. Gunn Lay Tor, Mrs. Chua Boon Teck (of Kuala Lumpur), Mrs. Cheah Eng Hong, and the Misses Khor Joo Aik, Khor Joo Siew and Khor Joo Imm, and seven grandchildren. [The Straits Times, 21 May 1939, Page 3]
The funeral of Mr. Khor Ewe Keng, retired rubber merchant, who died at his residence in Johore Road on May 20, took place according to the new reformed Buddhist style. He was buried at Batu Gantong Cemetery. Mr. Khor Ewe Keng was one of the founders of the Penang Rubber Exchange and was a trustee till his retirement in 1931. He was also a founder of the Anglo-Chinese School Union and the Penang Corner Club. He leaves behind a widow, three sons, six daughters, three sons-inlaw and seven grandchildren. [The Straits Times, 28 May 1939, Page 2]
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