Ngeow Sze Chan

Dr. Ngeow Sze Chan (1915–2002) was a prominent Chinese physician based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the mid to late 20th century.

He was known in the region as “The Father of Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine” due to his influence on the practice.

During his lifetime, Ngeow Sze Chan spearheaded a number of activities leading to the establishment of the following organizations: His other philanthropic deeds include building a school (Yang Tao Xiao Xue) [3] and a bridge (Golden Anniversary Bridge)[4] [5] in his native hometown of Yang Tao in the Guangdong province.

From 1948 to 1970 Ngeow Sze Chan was Chief Editor of the Medicine Weekly column for the China Press newspaper where he shared his medical experience with the public.

"A Collection of Ngeow Sze Chan’s Medical Writings” was published in commemoration of his 80th birthday by the Chinese Physicians’ Association of Malaysia.