Prominent Indonesian philanthropist to be interred on Oct 7
Till today, the interest earned from the RM200,000 is still being used to provide study incentives to students.
SIBU: The funeral service for prominent businessman Dato Sri Burhan Uray will be held at Nirvana Memorial Park at Mile 23 Jalan Oya this Sunday.
Burhan, a Chinese Indonesian and founder of Djanjanti Group, whose philanthropy touched the hearts of many, passed away at the age of 88 in New York on Oct 2.
Sarawak Liing Hung Wong Clan Association chairman Wong Khing Ping said the funeral cortege will fly from Rochester, New York to Alaska before heading to Sibu.
He said those who wish to pay their last respects can attend the funeral service at Nirvana Memorial Park starting at 8am.
He also reminded that wreaths are to be sent directly to Nirvana Park on Oct 6, from 9am to 4pm.
Burhan, who hailed from Minqing County, Fujian Province in China, emerged from his humble beginnings to become a successful businessman while giving generously back to society.
In his early years, he worked as a rubber tapper in Indonesia before emerging as a timber tycoon and later diversifying into other businesses.
As a respected leader of the
Wong Khing Ping, Sarawak Liing Hung Wong Clan Association chairman
Chinese Indonesian community, he took it upon himself to build a bridge of corporation and friendship between China and Malaysia.
Burhan, whose final wish was to be buried here, also held numerous portfolios such as honorary permanent chairman Sarawak Liing Hung Wong Clan Association and also honorary permanent advisor of Chiang Hsia Huang Clan Association.
In 1992, he contributed RM1.5 million for the construction of Sarawak Liing Hung Wong Clan Association building, which was officially commissioned in 1993.
Wong said in 1982, Burhan contributed RM200,000 towards an education fund to help pupils here continue their studies.
“Till today, the interest earned from the RM200,000 is still being used to provide study incentives to students,” he added.
Wong described Burhan as an effervescent and humble philanthropist whose generosity spread across the world.
“He would often call back to enquire about the wellbeing of clan members and also on the educational development. This deserves the greatest respect from the people here.”
For enquiries on the funeral details, contact Wong Teck Wu ( 012- 8877177), Wong Ching Ing ( 013- 8183977), David Wong ( 012- 8838303), Khing Ping ( 0198161599) or Wong Ing Huong (0198899097).