Dr Wee pays last respects to mother of former party president Liow Tiong Lai

PETALING JAYA: MCA President Dr Wee Ka Siong paid his last respects to former party president Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai’s mother who passed away in Melaka.

In a Facebook posting, Dr Wee penned a moving tribute to the late Yap Kim Pee saying: “Madam Yap was a remarkable woman who raised six children with her husband. Many of them enjoy successful careers and contribute greatly to society in their respective fields, including Tan Sri Liow who was the MCA president, Bentong MP and the Transport Minister.

“Her legacy will undoubtedly live on through the memories and the love she shared with her loved ones.

“May you rest in peace, Madam Yap,” he wrote on Friday (Sept 20) evening.

Dr Wee alongside a group of MCA leaders paid their last respects to Yap in Jasin, Melaka and were seen comforting Liow and his family during this difficult time.