Low Yow Chuan

Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan (刘耀全) (born 1933) is a Malaysian real estate and property developer.[1][2][3][4] Low Yow Chuan and his four children own the Federal Hotel, which includes Hotel Capitol, Low Yat Plaza and the Bintang Fairlane Residences, as well as other area properties.

Low Yow Chuan
NationalityMalaysian
Chinese
EducationB.S Architecture at University of New South Wales
OccupationReal state & property developer
Board member ofBoard member at Asia Pacific Land until 2002
Children4

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. As of 2006, the executive chairman position was held by his eldest son Low Gee Tat, while his other three children hold director positions.[5]

Personal life

He was born to a Chinese father, Low Yat, who was in 1957 built Malaya's first international class hotel, Federal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. 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. Staff, ExpatGo (2014-10-25). "Get to Know the Father of Tourism in Malaysia: Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan". ExpatGo. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  10. "Persiaran Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan, Rawang, Selangor - Walkscore". walkscore.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  11. "Persiaran Tan Sri Low Yow Chuan Flickr - Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
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