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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.
The book details the life of Yeap Chor Ee, from his marriages – one wife back in China to look after the ancestral home, and three in Penang, who combined would have 10 children – to his...
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.
Nov 20, 2022 · Yeap Chor Ee was a businessman and philanthropist. He was born in the village of Nan'an, Fujian, China, in 1867. Armed only with indefatigable energy and strong business acumen, he came to Penang at a mere age of 17 in the 1890s[1] and grew to become Penang's richest man of his time and one of the State's greatest philanthropists.
The storyline of the exhibition revolves around Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who arrived on the shores of Penang in 1885. Through his journey, the exhibition offers insights into the lives of Chinese immigrants, how they lived and built a community.
