As Trustee of the Yong Loo Lin Trust, Dr Yong was an ardent champion of education. The transformative gifts from the Trust to NUS have enabled the University to advance and deepen our teaching and research in areas including medicine, music, law, and public policy, which are critical to the growth and development of the country. Singapore has lost an eminent Chief Justice, one who served the nation with great integrity and dedication. We send our deepest condolences to Mrs Yong and Ms Yong Ying-I. The NUS community mourns the loss of an illustrious alumnus,” said NUS President Prof Tan Eng Chye.

Dr Yong played a crucial role in the development of YST as Singapore’s first conservatory of music. The Yong Loo Lin Trust donated S$25 million which helped found the Conservatory in 2003, and donated another S$25 million to it in 2008.

“We are saddened by the passing of Dr Yong Pung How, who was not only a key pillar of support to YST, but also a valued friend. We will always be grateful for his crucial work in helping YST to secure its endowment during its founding days, as well as his vision, dedication, advice and patronage. His continuing advocacy for the deep intrinsic value of the arts in Singapore was much valued by all who knew him. On behalf of all staff, students, faculty and alumni at the Conservatory, we express our deepest condolences to his family,” shared Prof Bernard Lanskey, Dean of YST.

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