About Neo Ao Tiew
Lived 1884 – 1975 (aged 90–91). Neo Ao Tiew was a Chinese businessperson.
Neo Ao Tiew (; 1884 – 13 November 1975 ), MBE,
Early life
Neo was born in Nan'an, Fujian, Qing Dynasty in 1884. This house, which later became a travellers' inn, was the centre of Thong Hoe village, a village that Neo built up. To further improve villagers' welfare, Neo also set up a maternity hospital with only one resident midwife. He was also known to personally send expectant mothers to the Kandang Kerbau Hospital.
For his contributions in the development of the Lim Chu Kang area, the British colonial government named a 3.5 km stretch of road as Neo Tiew Road in his honour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Neo Ao Tiew?
chinese-Singaporean businessman and politician
When was Neo Ao Tiew born?
Neo Ao Tiew was born in 1884 in Nan'an.
When did Neo Ao Tiew die?
Neo Ao Tiew died in 1975 in Singapore.
What was Neo Ao Tiew's occupation?
Neo Ao Tiew was a businessperson.
What nationality was Neo Ao Tiew?
Neo Ao Tiew was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neo Ao Tiew. https://biography.guide/neo-ao-tiew/
MLA: "Neo Ao Tiew." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neo-ao-tiew/.
Chicago: "Neo Ao Tiew." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/neo-ao-tiew/.
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