Singapore Bids Farewell To Koh Sok Hiong, Fondly Remembered As Mrs Wee Kim Wee When your husband’s got an entire school in NTU named after him, it’s hard to imagine being known as anything other than Mrs Wee Kim Wee. Source But Mdm Koh Sok Hiong has made an indelible mark on the hearts of Singaporeans in her own way. Having lived a long and fruitful 102 years, faithfully by her husband’s side, during his presidency. As we bid farewell to Mrs Wee Kim Wee, let’s take a trip down memory lane to learn some lesser-known facts about her, as we celebrate her life and mourn her passing. 1. She’s Peranakan Like Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Mdm Koh Sok Hiong joins the ranks of notable Peranakans in Singapore. Source Born in 1916, as the eldest of eight siblings, Mdm Koh’s father was a Hokkien businessman who built boats, while her mother Koh See Neo was a Nyonya. 2. She’s an awesome cook Mdm Koh loved to spend time in the kitchen, whipping up delicious dishes for her guests — including foreign dignitaries and citizens. Source She acquired her culinary skills by studying her grandmother in the kitchen, from the tender age […]
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