Statue of Yeap Chor Ee

It is situated in front of his former residence named 'Homestead', now part of the main campus of Wawasan Open University, at Northam Road in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

During his lifetime he was famous for his philanthropic work, and in later life became known as "the Grand Old Man of Penang".

[1] The copper statue is 2.5 metres tall, and was unveiled by his grandson, Dato' Seri Stephen Yeap Leong Huat, Chairman of the Wawasan Education Foundation, at a ceremony held on 28 November 2007.

[2][3] On the memorial plaque the following words are inscribed: Towkay Yeap Chor Ee.

This statue is donated by Trustees of the Estate of Yeap Chor Ee in celebration of their grandfather/great-father's fortitude and foresight.