He was one of the pioneer chefs who created the famed Chatterbox boneless chicken rice in 1971, at the then Mandarin Orchard Singapore hotel (now Hilton Singapore Orchard).
A post on Facebook page Hawkers United - Dabao 2020 on April 24 announced his death. His wake is at 787 Yishun Ring Road till April 27.
His eldest son Raymond Kiang, 62, told The Straits Times that his late father was in poor health and was hospitalised two months ago.
He died at home, surrounded by his loved ones, including two younger sons and a daughter. His wife died in April 2022.
This story is from the April 26, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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