THE late Tan Sri Loh Boon Siew, whose rags-to-riches story never seems to bore anybody, is a legendary tycoon philanthropist that had even awed Penang-based kidnappers. Boon Siew was determined to rebuild his business after 1945. Meanwhile, Boon Siew went on to set up other businesses through his investment company, Oriental Holdings. In managing companies, Boon Siew was known to be extremely strict with accounting. Boon Siew had six children – four girls and two boys – from two marriages.

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