Zeng Guoyuan | |
|---|---|
曾国原 | |
 Zeng in 2011 | |
| Born | Chan Hock Seng 1953 |
| Died | 16 November 2019 (aged 65–66) Singapore |
| Other names | Chan Hock Seng Zeng Guoyan Parrot Man Zeng Guoyung (erroneous) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Politician Philanthropist Author Acupuncturist |
| Political party | Workers' Party (1991) Independent (1991–2019) |
| Spouse | Han Yizi |
| Children | 2 |
Zeng Guoyuan (Chinese: 曾国原; pinyin: Zēng Guóyuán; [tsə́ŋ kwǒ ɥɛ̌n]; 1953 – 16 November 2019), also known as Zeng Guoyan, Thomas Chan Hock Seng and, erroneously, Zeng Guoyung,[1][2][3][4][5] was a Singaporean businessman, philanthropist, politician, author, and acupuncturist.
Zeng entered politics in 1991, when he became a Workers' Party member; thereafter he renounced his affiliation to the group and became a perennial candidate in Singaporean elections, albeit always dropping out of contention at the last minute. Zeng was also an active acupuncturist who arranged for global meetings and operated an acupuncture centre in Singapore, later changing his focus to selling healthcare products after a string of molestation lawsuits initiated by his patients.
Zeng was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2014; this necessitated the excision of his entire nose, which led to significant facial disfigurement, and he became a tissue paper peddler, abandoning his previous jobs. Zeng was found dead in Geylang Bahru, Singapore on 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Acupuncturist touched my breast, says woman". The Straits Times. 4 March 1988. p. 19.
But the acupuncturist, Zeng Guoyung, 36, instead accused her of cooking up the story to seek the attention of her jealous boyfriend.
- ^ Loh, Nancy (5 March 1988). "Acupuncturist tells of couple's 'extortion bid'". The Straits Times. p. 12.
Zeng Guoyung, 36, told the magistrate's court [...]
- ^ "Accused fails in bid to taint key witness". The Straits Times. 12 April 1988. p. 16.
The trail of acupuncturist Zeng Guoyung, accused of molesting a woman patient, was yesterday adjourned until August.
- ^ "Instruments used 'could have touched woman'". The Straits Times. 13 April 1988. p. 12.
Zeng Guoyung, 36, is accused of kissing (...)
- ^ "Trial of acupuncturist adjourned". The Straits Times. 14 April 1988. p. 18.
Zeng Guoyung tendered a transcript of a tape [...]