Lim Cheng Choo
Lim Cheng Choo | |||||||||||
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| 林清注 | |||||||||||
Lim, c. 1972 | |||||||||||
| Born | 15 March 1905 | ||||||||||
| Died | 31 December 1993 (aged 88) | ||||||||||
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| Known for | Member of Privy Council for Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III | ||||||||||
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Ong Ming Xuan (m. 1932) | ||||||||||
| Father | Lim Wen Ji | ||||||||||
| Relatives | Ong Boon Pang (father-in-law) Ong Kim Kee (brother-in-law) | ||||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 林清注 | ||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 林清注 | ||||||||||
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Lim Cheng Choo (Chinese: 林清注; pinyin: Lín Qīngzhù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Chheng-chù; 15 March 1905 – 31 December 1993) was a prominent Bruneian aristocrat, politician, and business leader. He served as a member of the Privy Council and was a key signatory of the 1959 Constitution of Brunei. As the first president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in 1947, he was instrumental in uniting and advancing the interests of the Chinese business community. A staunch advocate for education, he was the longest-serving board member of Chung Hwa Middle School, Bandar Seri Begawan (CHMS, BSB), dedicating over five decades to its development and spearheading major fundraising initiatives. His contributions extended to fostering cultural harmony and promoting agricultural development, reflecting his broader vision for Brunei's progress.