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Neo Ao Tiew
Neo Ao Tiew (; 1884 – 1975), MBE,〔 S.C.H,〔 was a Chinese businessman, philanthropist and sheriff from Nan'an, Fujian. He is best known for developing the Lim Chu Kang area of Singapore. Neo Tiew, an area in the North-Western part of Singapore, is named in his honour.〔 *Victor R Savage, Brenda S A Yeoh (2003), ''Toponymics – A Study of Singapore Street Names'', Eastern Universities Press, ISBN 981-210-205-1〕 ==Early life==
Neo was born in Nan'an, Fujian, China in 1884.〔 In 1914, Neo, then a young colonel in the Chinese Army, immigrated to Singapore.〔 He built his home in the forests of Singapore and away from the main city. This house, which later became a travelers' inn, was the centre of Thong Hoe village, a village that Neo built up.〔
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