Hit by the untimely demise of his dearest son, the devastated Boon Siew became reclusive for some time. For the new captain of the group, Boon Siew saw the right candidate in a non-blood related “outsider” – Datuk Robert Wong Lum Kong. This decision in 1987 was made despite the fact that Boon Siew still had another adult son and four adult daughters. This son-in-law has also adopted the careful and frugal management style of Boon Siew. Yet, like the other members of the Loh family, Wong has failed to inherit the entrepreneurial spirit of Boon Siew.

Source: The Star August 13, 2016 23:57 UTC