Khoo Kay Kim

Khoo Kay Kim (simplified Chinese: 邱继金; traditional Chinese: 邱繼金; pinyin: Qiū Jiājīn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Khu Ke-kim; 28 March 1937 – 28 May 2019) was a Malaysian historian. He was born in Kampar, Perak to a family of Chinese heritage. He was an emeritus professor in the history department of the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. He was one of the co-authors of Rukunegara. In January 2011, Khoo was named Chancellor of KDU University College.

Khoo in February 2009

Khoo died of respiratory failure on 28 May 2019 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He was 82.[1]

References
  1. Goh, Daryl (28 May 2019). "Historian Khoo Kay Kim, 82, passes on from lung failure". The Star Online. Retrieved 28 May 2019.


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