Classic novel can boost ties among people


Meaningful contribution: Kong (third from right) presenting the cheque for RM1mil to UM’s Prof Dr Awang Bulgiba. Witnessing the presentation are (from left) UM Chinese Studies Department Alumni Association president Datuk Ng Tong Hai, Zhang, Liow, Chan, UM acting chief librarian Mahbob Yusof and Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia president Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah.

KUALA LUMPUR: As one of China’s four great classical novels of all time, Dream of the Red Chamber can play a role in boosting friendship among people of all races and nationalities.

This is why Nirvana founder and managing director Tan Sri David Kong Hon Kong did not hesitate when approached by Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy to contribute RM1mil to a foundation to set up the Centre of the Dream of the Red Chamber Studies at Universiti Malaya.

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