Ee Peng Liang | |
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Born | 24 November 1913 |
Died | 24 August 1994 Katong | (aged 80)
Nationality | Singaporean |
Occupation(s) | Businessman and philanthropist |
Known for | Founding member and President of the Singapore Council of Social Service |
Ee Peng Liang, K.St.J (Chinese: 余炳亮; pinyin: Yú Bǐngliàng; 24 November 1913 – 24 August 1994) was a businessman and a philanthropist. He was the founding member and President of the Singapore Council of Social Service as well as the Community Chest. Known as the “father of charity” in Singapore, Ee Peng Liang was well known for his charitable nature and voluntary work, for which he received numerous accolades. Ee also held key appointments in over 50 public organisations ranging from Christian welfare agencies, reformative institutions, public welfare bodies, and even women’s and Malay/Muslim associations.[1]