Ex-Eu Yan Sang chairman Richard Eu passes away at 99, hailed for service to society


Dr Richard Eu (centre) surrounded by his children and their spouses on one of his birthdays. PHOTO: The Straits Times, courtesy of the Eu family

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A man who valued relationships, a foodie who enjoyed a variety of cuisines, and a generous leader who contributed much to charities and education.

This is how Dr Richard Eu Keng Mun, former chairman of Eu Yan Sang Holdings from 1978 to 1993, was remembered by his family and friends.

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