Low Yow Chuan

Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan (刘耀全) (born 1933) is a Malaysian businessman, who is notable as one of the well-established real estate and property developer in Malaysia.[1][2][3][4] Following in the visionary footsteps of his father, whom he credits with predicting Jalan Bukit Bintang’s place as one of Kuala Lumpur’s tourist magnets today, Low Yow Chuan together with his four children continues to own many key properties in the area besides the iconic Federal Hotel, which includes Hotel Capitol, Low Yat Plaza and the Bintang Fairlane Residences.

Yow Chuan was Board Member at Asia Pacific Land until 2002. After retiring from the role, he continues to serve as Group Adviser for the company. The business remains in the hands of his eldest son Low Gee Tat, who serves as Executive Chairman. His second son Gee Teong and daughter Su Ming are joint Managing Directors, and the youngest, Gee Soon is an Executive Director.[5]

Personal life

He was born to a Chinese father, Low Yat, who was responsible to built Malaya's first international class hotel, Federal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, in time for Malaysia’s independence celebration on 31 August 1957. Yow Chuan’s father, the late Tan Sri Low Yat founded Low Yat Construction Company Sdn. Bhd. in 1947.[6]

Yow Chuan studied architecture at the University of New South Wales, but in 1957, before he managed to graduate, he returned home to help with his father's business.[7]

Honour

Place named after him

References

  1. ↑ Vijenthi Nair and Wong Pek Mei (21 April 2014). "Hotel mogul Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan wins tourism award for outstanding contributions". The Star Online. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  2. ↑ ExpatGo Staff (25 October 2014). "Get to Know the Father of Tourism in Malaysia: Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan". expatgo.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  3. ↑ "City&Country: Cover Story-- A walk down Jalan Bukit Bintang". theedgeproperty.com.my. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  4. ↑ "Lowyat Group History & Milestone". lowyatgroup.com.my. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  5. ↑ "Low senior passes baton to children - Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  6. ↑ Angie Ng (14 July 2014). "Low Yat's resort plans". The Star Online. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  7. ↑ Staff, ExpatGo (2014-10-25). "Get to Know the Father of Tourism in Malaysia: Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan". ExpatGo. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  8. ↑ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1992" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  9. ↑ "Persiaran Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan, Rawang, Selangor - Walkscore". walkscore.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  10. ↑ "Persiaran Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan Flickr - Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
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