obituary
Best known as Prof. Ong
P.J.K., PhD (Manchester), BSc Hons (Guelph)
12 November 1945 - 2 March 2026
Celebrated and fondly remembered by
His beloved wife Pat Ong (née Yap Lian See)
His children Ramon Ong Chin Beng and Cheri Ong Ai Sim
His daughter-in-law Yuko Niino
Grandchildren Jin Ong Yi Syn and Joe Ong Yi Shan
His brother Ong Kok San, sister Ong Ah Lee, sister-in-law Margaret Ong
All of his loved ones, dear friends and students worldwide
From humble beginnings in Penang, Prof. Ong became one of Malaysia's most treasured figures in medical education and service. Co-founder of IMU and inventor of Typhidot, he shaped generations of doctors-many now doing extraordinary things, carrying his spirit forward. Yet his greatest legacy was the doors he opened for those who had none. He founded Rainbow Bridge Malaysia because he believed a life of service never retires. True greatness, he proved, is measured by what you give.
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WAKE
March 3 & 4 - Xiao En, 1 Jalan Kuari, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur
• 12 Noon-9:30 PM
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A celebration of his extraordinary life and legacy.
Family and friends are warmly invited to share stories, memories,
and laughter in honour of a life beautifully lived followed by
prayers.
March 5 Xiao En, Kuala Lumpur 9 AM
"Thank you God - I loved every minute of it."- Prof. Ong
