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| CHU KIK MOON 朱戟門, JP |
Chu Kik Moon J.P., was a prominent resident of Seremban, perhaps he was the only man in the town to have sent all his children to have university education during the early times.
His eldest son, Chu Chin Hon earned a Degree in Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) from Lingnan University, while his daughter, Chu Tsuk Lin was also in Lingnan University studied literature, and Chu Kik Moon's youngest son, Chu Chi Kin was in Hong Kong University.
Chu Kik Moon was a great beneficiary and promoter of education, he had financially supported the Anglo Chinese School and several other schools in Seremban. Chu Kik Moon was first educated at Queen’s College, Hong Kong and then at Raffles Institution, Singapore for a jiffy.
He settled down in Malaya in 1907 and was made a Justice of the Peace in 1937. He was notably known for his post as the President of Negri Sembilan Athletic Association, a committee member of the Chinese Maternity Hospital, a member of the Board of Visitors to the Decrepit Hospital, Tampin and was an honorary Treasurer of the China Relief Fund.
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| Chu Kik Moon's Town House at No. 86 Paul Street, Seremban |
His other daughter married the Hong Kong soya bean tycoon. Mr. Lo of Vitasoy
ReplyDeleteMay I know his house in Paul Street still exists?
DeleteMay I know his house in Paul Street still exists?
DeleteThe building exist still.
DeleteYes...his house in Paul street is still there.
DeleteHis son Chu Chi Hon taught in the Anglo Chinese School, Seremban, for several years until his retirement.
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