Students bid farewell to philanthropist

GEORGE TOWN: Students of two secondary schools on Jalan Bagan Jermal here gathered outside their schools to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of philanthropist Datuk Seri Tan Hoay Eam passed by on its way to the United Hokkien Cemetery in Teluk Bahang for burial.

The students of Penang Chinese Girls High School and SMJK Phor Tay were paying tribute yesterday to a benefactor who had contributed greatly to both their schools.