Malaysia's 'father of bodybuilding' and veteran MCA leader Gan Boon Leong passes away

By R.S.N. Murali

MELAKA: The founder of the iconic Jonker Walk night market and Malaysia's "father of bodybuilding" passed away on early Monday morning (Aug 15).

Datuk Gan Boon Leong, 85, was the former Melaka MCA chairman and state executive councillor.

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