Kuok contributed immensely to Johor
By Chua Jui Meng
Chua extending his condolences to Kuok’s
family members
I TOOK
take time off on Monday (Oct 15, 2012) to attend the wake of a man who
contributed immensely to the development of his community in Johor.
Tan
Sri Kuok Hock Yaw passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at 10.10pm on
Saturday (Oct 13, 2012).
Kuok,
who is a cousin of the world’s sugar king Tan Sri Robert Kuok, is a man who was
active in charity work, especially in the development of education, throughout
his life.
I
have known Hock Yaw since the ‘70s. He was a wealthy but humble person and a
philanthropist who cared for others.
Hock
Yaw’s son, Khoon Ping, told me that his father could well afford to fly First Class
but would instead travel Economy, so that the money saved could be used for the
needy.
The
Lord Jesus Christ said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Hock
Yaw was truly one of life’s giver.
I
have every respect for such a man who has dedicated so much for the benefit of
his community.
According
to a Bernama report Hock Yaw was
admitted to the Johor Specialist Hospital on Oct 5, 2012, due to lung
infection.
Chua (second from right) chatting up
with octogenarian Robert Lim who is a MCA member but his heart is now with the
Opposition. On the right is lawyer Tan Poh Lai, daughter of the late Mr
Opposition Tan Sri Dr Tan Chee Khoon. Poh Lai is also Johor Baru PKR branch
chief, Johor PKR treasurer and Johor PKR Wanita deputy chief.
