JOHOR BARU: Philanthropist and prominent figure in the Johor community Tan Sri Kuek Ho Yao (pic), who died at the age of 96 on Saturday, was a quiet and reserved person.
Kuek, who was Sugar King of Asia Robert Kuok's cousin (their fathers were siblings), spent most of his life dedicating his time to charity and initiating education programmes, especially in Johor Baru.
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