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Yeoh Choo Hock
Yeoh is one spelling of the Hokkien pronunciation (; IPA: ) of the Chinese surname spelled in Mandarin Chinese Pinyin as Yáng (; see that article for the history of the surname). Another common spelling is Yeo. Both the spellings Yeoh and Yeo are common in southeast Asia, for example among Malaysian Chinese. People Notable people with the surname Yeoh include: * Benjamin Yeoh (born 1978), British playwright *Bernard Yeoh (born 1969), Malaysian sport shooter *Brenda Yeoh, Singaporean academic and geographer * Cheryl Yeoh (born 1983), Malaysian entrepreneur in California * Dawn Yeoh (born 1986), Singaporean actress * Francis Yeoh (born 1954), Malaysian businessman, son of Yeoh Tiong Lay * Hannah Yeoh (born 1979), Malaysian politician *Joanne Yeoh (born 1977), Malaysian violinist *Melvin Yeoh (born 1981), Malaysian mixed martial artist * Michelle Yeoh, Malaysian businesswoman, granddaughter of Yeoh Tiong Lay * Michelle Yeoh (born 1962), Academy Award winner Malaysian actress * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkien
The Hokkien () variety of Chinese is a Southern Min language native to and originating from the Minnan region, where it is widely spoken in the south-eastern part of Fujian in southeastern mainland China. It is one of the national languages in Taiwan, and it is also widely spoken within the Chinese diaspora in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia; and by other overseas Chinese beyond Asia and all over the world. The Hokkien 'dialects' are not all mutually intelligible, but they are held together by ethnolinguistic identity. Taiwanese Hokkien is, however, mutually intelligible with the 2 to 3 million speakers in Xiamen and Singapore. In Southeast Asia, Hokkien historically served as the '' lingua franca'' amongst overseas Chinese communities of all dialects and subgroups, and it remains today as the most spoken variety of Chinese in the region, including in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and some parts of Indochina (part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Award
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide. Given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the awards are an international recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements, as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a golden statuette as a trophy, officially called the "Academy Award of Merit", although more commonly referred to by its nickname, the "Oscar". The statuette, depicting a knight rendered in the Art Deco style, was originally sculpted by Los Angeles artist George Stanley from a design sketch by art director Cedric Gibbons. The 1st Academy Awards were held in 1929 at a private dinner hosted by Douglas Fairbanks in The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Academy Awards cerem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alysia Yeoh
Alysia Yeoh is a fictional character created by writer Gail Simone for the ''Batgirl'' ongoing series published by DC Comics. She is Barbara Gordon’s best friend and a trans woman. At the time of her debut appearance, she was noted for being the first major transgender character written in a contemporary context in a mainstream comic book. The first ever transgender wedding premiered in ''Batgirl'' #45. The character was to have made her live-action film debut in the now-shelved DC Extended Universe film ''Batgirl'', portrayed by Ivory Aquino. Fictional character biography Alysia was introduced in the first issue of the ''Batgirl'' series, when Barbara Gordon decides it is time to move out of her father's home. Barbara moves in with Alysia, thanks to a roommate posting advertised on "Greg's List". Alysia, who is of Singaporean descent, describes herself as somewhat of an activist. Alysia explains to Barbara that she paints during the day, and works as a bartender at night, alth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Tiong Lay
Yeoh Tiong Lay (; 18 December 1929 – 18 October 2017) was a Malaysian billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He founded YTL Corporation, Malaysia's largest conglomerate, with interests in construction, utilities, hotels, property development and technology. YTL is based primarily in Malaysia but has extensive operations in Asia, Australia and the United Kingdom, where it owns the utility Wessex Water. In 2013, he established the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College, London with a gift of US$11 million. Early life A Malaysian Chinese of Kinmen and Zhangzhou Hokkien roots, Yeoh Tiong Lay was the third eldest child in his family. He completed his secondary school education at Hin Hua High School in Klang, Malaysia. Career Yeoh was one of the richest individuals in Malaysia; his family is estimated to have a net worth of US$3 billion as of October 2017. Personal life Yeoh married Tan Kai Yong in 1952 and they were married for 65 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Li Tian
Yeoh Li Tian (born 1999) is a Malaysian chess player. He was awarded the title International Master by FIDE in 2017. Chess career Yeoh won the Malaysian Chess Championship in 2015 and 2016. In 2017 he won the FIDE Zone 3.3 Championship on tiebreak from Nguyễn Ngọc Trường Sơn. Thanks to this victory, Yeoh received an automatical award of the title International Master. He also achieved a norm for the title Grandmaster, the first ever by a Malaysian, and became the first Malaysian ever to qualify to play in the FIDE World Cup. In this latter event, held in Batumi later in the same year, Yeoh was eliminated by former world champion Viswanathan Anand in the first round. In the 2019 Philippines Southeast Asian Games, Yeoh delivered Malaysia's first ever Rapid Chess gold in the Sea Games. Personal life Yeoh is a former student of SMJK Katholik. He is currently studying mathematics at Imperial College London Imperial College London (legally Imperial College of Science, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Ken Nee
Yeoh Ken Nee (; born 30 April 1983) is a Malaysian diver. As a 15-year-old he competed in Diving at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. He competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. In 2009 he competed in the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in the Men's 3 m synchro springboard and Men's 3 m springboard, finishing in 11th and 29th position respectively. In June 2010 he competed in the 2010 FINA Diving World Cup in Changzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. Recently, his diving team even won a silver medal in the 2010 Asian Games at Guangzhou, China. In 2012 he competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He has become the first Malaysian to qualify for a final of an individual event in the diving competition at the Olympics. He was ranked 10th in Men's 3m Springboard diving event. Swimwear Arena * ARN-8044 BLU * ARN-9034 BPNK * ARN-9058 BLK Honour Honour of Malaysia * : Medallist of the Order of the Defender of the Realm The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Kean Thai
Yeoh Kean Thai (born 1966) is an artist from Malaysia. Achievements Yeoh Kean Thai is a former winner of the Philip Morris Art Award, Freeman Fellowship (Vermont Studio) and most recently the prestigious Commonwealth Arts Award. He has developed a unique aesthetic language using metal and metal aesthetic. His is credited with being one of the first artists from Malaysia to be featured during New York's "Asia Art Week", in March 2008 and then again in 2009, through Shalini Ganendra Fine Art. He has exhibited in other international venues including Hong Kong and Italy. His works are in the permanent collection of the National Art Gallery, Malaysia and numerous corporate and individual collections. Themes The underlying themes of Thai’s works, since the early 1990s, involved the processes through which the natural environment is disrupted, corrupted and manipulated by human development and urbanisation Urbanization (or urbanisation) refers to the population shift from ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Kay Ee
Yeoh Kay Ee is a Malaysian male badminton player. Career He participated at the 2014 India Open Grand Prix Gold, 2014 New Zealand Open Grand Prix, 2014 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold, 2015 Chinese Taipei Masters Grand Prix and at the 2016 Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold. He also played at the 2016 China International Challenge, 2015 Bahrain International Challenge, at the 2015 OUE Singapore International Series and at the 2012 Smiling Fish International Series. At the Victor-Rayan Sports Bahrain International Series 2015 he reached rank 2 in the men's doubles. Achievements BWF International Challenge/Series ''Men's Doubles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF International Series tournament : BWF Future Series The BWF Future Series is a grade 3 and level 3 tournaments part of Continental Circuit of BWF tournaments along with International Challenge (level 1) and International Series (level 2), sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF) since 2007. ... tournamen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Kay Bin
Yeoh Kay Bin (born 19 July 1980) is a Malaysian badminton player. Career Yeoh was the champion at the 2003 India Satellite and 2010 Romanian International. In 2007, he won a bronze medal in the Asian Championships An Asian Championship is a top level international sports competition between Asian athletes or sports teams representing their respective countries or professional sports clubs. List of Championships (Summer Olympic Sports) ;Aquatics * Asian ..., beaten by Chen Hong in the semifinals. Achievements Asian Championships ''Men's singles'' Finals: 4 (2 titles, 2 runners-up) External links * * 1980 births Living people Sportspeople from Perak Malaysian sportspeople of Chinese descent Malaysian male badminton players Competitors at the 2007 SEA Games SEA Games bronze medalists for Malaysia SEA Games medalists in badminton 21st-century Malaysian people {{Malaysia-badminton-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Ghim Seng
Yeoh Ghim Seng ( zh, s=杨锦成, poj=Iôⁿ Gím-sêng, p=Yáng Jǐnchéng, first=s,poj,p) was a Singaporean politician who served as Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 1970 and 1989. He is one of the longest-serving speakers of any parliament in the world. Yeoh served briefly as the acting president of Singapore between the death of Yusof Ishak on 23 November 1970 and the inauguration of President Benjamin Sheares on 2 January 1971. Early life Yeoh received his early education at St. Michael's Institution in his hometown of Ipoh (in Malaysia) and at Penang Free School. He studied medicine at Cambridge University in the 1940s and was on attachment to hospitals there before becoming a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1950. Career In 1951, Yeoh returned to Malaya to become consultant surgeon to the Singapore General Hospital. When he was appointed professor of surgery at the then University of Malaya in 1955, he was one of the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeoh Eng-kiong
Dr. Yeoh Eng Kiong OBE, GBS, JP (; born 16 April 1946) was the Secretary for Health and Welfare between 1999 and 2002, Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food and a member of the Executive Council between 2002 and 2004 in the Hong Kong Government. Yeoh's father was the late Yeoh Chin Hin, a Malaysian businessman who was a founder and director of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad. Career Yeoh studied medicine at Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong where he was elected President of the Student Union in 1969 and graduated in 1971. He specialised in gastroenterology. In 1979, he became a consultant physician at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. After a 19-year career at Hong Kong government hospitals, with recognised work in AIDS research, Yeoh became the first Chief Executive of the newly formed Hospital Authority in 1990. In January 1999, he was appointed to the post of Secretary for Health and Welfare (a civil servant position). In 2002, he was appointed as the Secretary for He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruth Yeoh
Ruth Yeoh Pei Cheen is a Malaysian businesswoman, philanthropist and environmentalist. She is currently the Executive Director at YTL Singapore and Director of YTL Corporation's carbon credit and clean development mechanism consultancy. She is the co-author of ''Cut Carbon, Grow Profits: Business Strategies for Managing Climate Change and Sustainability''. Early life and family Ruth Yeoh is the oldest child of Malaysian billionaire Tan Sri Dato' Francis Yeoh and Puan Sri Datin Paduka Rosaline Yeoh. Her paternal grandfather was Tan Sri Dato' Seri Yeoh Tiong Lay, the founder of YTL Corporation. She is the older sister of Rebekah Yeoh and a first cousin of Rachel Yeoh and Michelle Yeoh. She graduated with a degree in Architectural Studies from the University of Nottingham and has a degree in Management from the Cass Business School at City, University of London. Career Yeoh began working for her family's company, YTL Corporation, in 2005. She serves as the executive director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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