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The management of Eng Wah Global recently announced the demise of Mr Goh Eng Wah, the Executive Chairman of Eng Wah Global and its group of companies. Mr Goh passed away on 5th September 2015, at age 92.

“Mr Goh Eng Wah was an illustrious entrepreneur who pioneered the cinema industry of Singapore in both film distribution and exhibition. Spanning 70 years, his entertainment empire included the management of several iconic entertainment businesses in post-war Singapore such as Happy Theatre, Victory Theatre in Gay World, Silver World Theatre which eventually led to his management of Happy World.”, says the company’s press release.

Mr Goh was recognised earlier this year for his dedication to Singapore with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) SG50 Outstanding Chinese Business Pioneers Award.

He was a pioneering visionary for the local film industry, and is respected as one of the first entrepreneurial icons in Singapore.