Background
Tan, Thomas Nyang Kiang was born on July 15, 1947 in Beaufort, Malaysia. Son of Siak Kui and Sau Kwan (Lam) Tan.
Tan, Thomas Nyang Kiang was born on July 15, 1947 in Beaufort, Malaysia. Son of Siak Kui and Sau Kwan (Lam) Tan.
Higher school certified Sabah College, 1966. Sales supervisor Rothmas of Pall Mall (Malaysia) Bhd., Sandakan, Sabah, 1967-1970. Branch manager Harper Gilfillan (Malaysia) Bhd., Sandakan, 1971-1972.
Sales manager Motor and Leasing Sdn.
Bhd., Sandakan, 1973-1978, area manager, 1979-1981, general manager, 1982-1986. Board directors Sabah Ports Authority, since 1986.
Director Higrowth Holdings Sdn. Bhd., since 1987; chairman TNY Holding Sdn.
Bhd., Kota Kinabaln, Sabah, since 1981.
Chief executive Petrolubes, since 1987.
Board directors Sabah Ports Authority, since 1986. Chairman TNY Holding Sdn. Chief executive Petrolubes, since 1987.
Member committee Teochew Association, Sandakan, 1982-1983, secretary, 1985, treasurer, 1986-1987. Member Junior Chamber of Commerce. Club: Sandakan Golf.
Married Swee Wah Yong, January 2, 1974. Children: Cissy, Shirley, Benno.