Khoo Kay Kim
Khoo Kay Kim (simplified Chinese: 邱继金; traditional Chinese: 邱繼金; pinyin: Qiū Jiājīn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Khu Ke-kim; 28 March 1937 – 28 May 2019) was a Malaysian historian and academic of Chinese descent. He was honoured with Emeritus Professor title by the University of Malaya in 2001. In January 2011, Khoo was appointed Chancellor of KDU University College.
Yang Berbahagia Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr. Khoo Kay Kim PSM DPMP DPMS JSM | |
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| 邱继金 | |
Khoo speaking in a public forum, February 2009. | |
| Born | 28 March 1937 |
| Died | 28 May 2019 (aged 82) University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation(s) | Historian, academic |
| Spouse | Datin Sri Rathi (1966–2019) |
| Children | 3 sons, including Mavin Khoo Eddin Khoo |
| Parent(s) | Khoo Soo Jin (Father) Chuah Gaik See (Mother) |
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad described Khoo’s passing as a truly great loss to the country.
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