Yeoh Tiong Lay

Yeoh married Tan Kai Yong in 1952 and they were married for 65 years until his death in 2017.^{[citation needed]}

He is the father of Francis Yeoh, Yeoh Soo Min, Victor Yeoh Seok Kian, Yeoh Seok Hong, Michael Yeoh, Yeoh Soo Keng and Mark Yeoh, all of whom are involved in the YTL Group and leading their own respective divisions. At the time of his death, he had 27 grandchildren (including Ruth Yeoh, Michelle Yeoh, Rebekah Yeoh and Rachel Yeoh) as well as 5 great-grandchildren. ^{[citation needed]}

Involved with charitable societies in Malaysia, he lent financial support to various educational establishments, and was chairman of Hin Hua High School, his alma mater.^{[citation needed]}

He died on 18 October 2017.^[4]

• Malaysia
  • Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1985)^[5]
  • Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1983)^[5]
  • Medal of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PPN) (1967)^[5]
• Sabah
  • Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) – Datuk Seri Panglima (2013)^[5]
  • Yeoh was also one of the Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman, the Chief Minister of Sabah.^[6]
• Selangor
  • Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (1996)^[7]
  • Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (DPMS) – Dato' (1983)^[8]
  • Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK) (1967)^[9]

• Japan
  • 3rd Class, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2008), conferred by the Emperor of Japan for his efforts in promoting bilateral relations between Malaysia and Japan.^{[citation needed]}
• Taiwan
  • 4th class of the Order of Brilliant Star (2015), conferred by the President of the Republic of China Ma Ying-jeou in recognition of his contributions to the educational and cultural development of Taiwan.^[10]