Khoo Heng Pan, death 18 March 1934, Penang

TOWKAY'S DEATH. (From our own correspondent). Penang, Mar. 18. The death occurred to-day of Mr. Khoo Heng Pan, a wealthy Penang towkay and proprietor of the Windsor Theatre (recently opened).   [Malaya Tribune, 19 March 1934, Page 7]

Penang Merchant Dead. (From our own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 19. The death took place yesterday, after a heart attack, of Mr. Khoo Heng Pan at the early age of 43. Mr. Khoo was owner of the new Windsor Theatre, Penang, besides [being] extensively interested in other property. He also owned several rubber properties on the mainland. He was well known in commercial circles and had gained the reputation of being a shrewd business man. He was one of the wealthiest Chinese in Penang to-day. He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter. The date of the funeral has not been fixed.  [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 20 March 1934, Page 7]

MR. KHOO HENG PAN. Death of Wealthy Penang Chinese. Penang, Mar., 19. The death took place yesterday from heart attack of Mr Khoo Heng Pan at the early age of 43. Mr. Khoo was owner of the new Windsor Theatre, Penang, besides extensively interested in other property. He also owned several rubber properties on the mainland. He was well-known in commercial circles and had gained the reputation of being a shrewd business man. He was one of the wealthiest Chinese in Penang today. He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter. The date of the funeral has not been fixed. [The Straits Times, 19 March 1934, Page 12]

Penang, Mar., 26. The funeral of Mr. Khoo Heng Pan, the well-known Penang towkay, proprietor of the Windsor Cinema, took place this morning. There was a large attendance and several bands were in the procession. The remains were interred at the Khoo burial ground. [The Straits Times, 27 March 1934, Page 12; The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 March 1934, Page 2]

The funeral of Mr. Khoo Heng Pan, proprietor of the Windsor Cinema and owner of extensive estates and land in Penang and on the mainland, took place on March 26 from his residence, 14, Scott Road. The cortege, which proceeded along Cantonment Road into Burmah Road, where at the junction of Perak Road, cars were in readiness to take those present to the cemetery. The interment took place at Khoo Burial Ground. There was a large number of wreaths and scrolls, sent from all parts of Malaya. The Municipal and other bands were in attendance. A large size photograph of the deceased was carried during the procession in a decorated car. [Malaya Tribune, 3 April 1934, Page 14]