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Property tycoon Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan dies

Low Yat Group patriarch expanded conglomerate’s portfolio of projects and businesses

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 09 May 2021 11:40AM

Property tycoon Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan dies
Low Yat Group patriarch Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan was also famous for his contributions in promoting tourism growth in Kuala Lumpur. – Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan obituary pic, May 9, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Low Yat Group chairman Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan died at age 88 yesterday.

According to a news report, one of his family members was quoted as saying that Low’s funeral will be held on Wednesday (May 12).

The group is one of the largest privately owned ones in Malaysia with diversified businesses, including property development and retail.

“Headed by the chairman, Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan, since 1971, the group has grown from strength to strength since its humble beginnings as a construction company in the 1940s,” the group said.

As the group chairman and managing director of the Low Yat Group, Low had expanded the group’s portfolio of projects and businesses.

“Under his guidance and leadership, the group’s vast portfolio of projects was further enhanced. He had also achieved yet another milestone for the group through his vast contribution in promoting tourism growth in Kuala Lumpur,” the group said. – Bernama, May 9, 2021

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