The prestigious research vessel was named in honour of Tan Kah Kee, a renowned Chinese-Malaysian leader and founder of Xiamen University.
THE Chinese research vessel "Tan Kah Kee" from Xiamen University will dock at Malaysia's Port Klang, offering free public tours on Aug 3 and 4, from 10AM to 4PM.
This event coincides with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, celebrated as the "Malaysia-China Friendship Year," and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Tan Kah Kee, the university's founder and an esteemed Chinese-Malaysian leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator, and social activist.
