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in Jalan Ampang (demolished in 2006). Bok House was known for a story that it was built for the daughter of rich man in order to impress her father. The story later was refuted by one of Chua's great-grandchildren Chua Wye Man. One of his final acts was making a donation to upgrade the equipment for
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