Lim Kek Chuan, death 18 November 1907, Penang

Penang Nov. 18th. Mr. Lim Kek Chuan, the Opium Farmer is dead. The deceased gentleman was manager of the Penang Opium and Spirit Farmer and was 50 years of age. He was Penang born and highly esteemed there, and in the Straits generally, for his business abilities and popular qualities. Mr. Lim Kek Chuan was married no less than four times. He leaves a widow and six children. Very well-to-do his property is estimated to be worth over half a million dollars. He held many public offices and was at different times Chairman, Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce ; Member of Penang Chinese Advisory board ; Fellow of the Society of Arts ; President of Penang Literary Association and Penang Chinese Recreation Club ; Member of Committee, Penang Association; Trustee of Chinese Town Hall and Seh Lim Kongsi. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 November 1907, Page 5]