Background
Cheong, Choong Kong was born on June 9, 1944 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cheong, Choong Kong was born on June 9, 1944 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bachelor of Science with first class honors, University Adelaide. Master of Science, Australian National University. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Australian National University, Canberra, 1967.
Lecturer mathematics University Malaysia, 1968-1972, assistant professor, 1972-1974. Assistant manager, director Singapore Airlines, 1974-1984, managing director, Chief Executive Officer, 1984—2003. Board directors Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Ltd.
(OCBC), since 1999, chairman, since 2003. Chairman Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-1994, Singapore International Media Pte Ltd., 1994-1995. Director Singapore Press Holdings.
Ltd., Great Eastern Holdings, Ltd., United Eagle Airlines Company Ltd.
Married Anne Yong, January 21, 1971. Children: Yew-jin, Ji-nin, Sha-nin.