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Yeap Chor Ee (葉祖意) was a businessman and philanthropist. He was born in the village of Nan'an, Fujian, China, in 1867. He came to Penang at the age of 17 in the 1880s virtually penniless, and found work as a barber.
Nov 18, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Yeap Chor Ee, a Chinese migrant who became one of the most successful tycoons in Asia and a prominent figure in Malaya's history. The book by his great-granddaughter Daryl Yeap reveals his story, his business, his family and his charity work.
The House of Yeap Chor Ee was the first home of Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who came to Penang in 1885 and worked as a barber before becoming a captain of industry at the turn of the 20th century.
- 4 Lebuh Penang George Town, Penang
- 04-226 1997
The House of Yeap Chor Ee was the first home of Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who came to Penang in 1885 and worked as a barber before becoming a captain of industry at the turn of the 20th century. The building was turned into a Social History Gallery in 2008.
As Yeap Chor Ee approached 80 years of age, his estate, including property and banking assets, was estimated to be worth 100 million Malayan dollars, the equivalent of US$463 million today.
Learn about Yeap Chor Ee, a Chinese immigrant who became a wealthy businessman, banker, philanthropist and educationist in Penang. Discover his story, his family, his home, his bank and his road named after him.
The House of Yeap Chor Ee was the first home of Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who came to Penang in 1885 and worked as a barber before becoming a captain of industry at the turn of the 20th century. The building was turned into a Social History Gallery in 2008.
