In Pictures: The final farewell for Wee Cho Yaw

Staff of UOB and its subsidiaries gathered at the UOB Plaza Atrium to say their final goodbyes to their former chief executive and chairman, in a memorial session held at the bank he spent a significant part of his life moulding.

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Feb 07, 2024, 06:27 PM

The hearse carrying the body of Mr Wee leaving the UOB Plaza Atrium after a memorial session on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Hundreds of UOB employees and the public bade a final farewell to Mr Wee at the UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. As a mark of respect, those present observed a minute of silence during the memorial. PHOTO: UOB

UOB employees paying their respects to Mr Wee at the UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. People began gathering from 1pm, and the hearse arrived at about 3.10pm after a 30 minute delay due to traffic conditions. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

A staff member wipes the windshield of the hearse at Woodlands Memorial on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY

Family members and friends following in procession as the hearse bearing the body of Mr Wee departs from Woodlands Memorial on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY

Mr Wee Ee Cheong, carrying his father's portrait, boards the hearse before departing Woodlands Memorial on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY

UOB staff and members of the public gathering in droves to pay their final respects to Mr Wee at UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

More than 500 employees of UOB and its subsidiaries gathering to pay their final respects to Mr Wee at UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

UOB employees at the memorial session at UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. The funeral director made short remarks to thank the staff before a minute of silence was observed. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Family members of Mr Wee bowing to thank UOB employees and members of the public at UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

UOB staff gathering to pay their final respects to Mr Wee at UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. Some said they would remember Mr Wee as a supportive boss who made time and effort to know his employees. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

UOB employees taking three bows as a final mark of respect as the hearse leaves UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Members of the public lining the road to catch a glimpse of the hearse of Mr Wee at UOB Plaza Atrium on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

The hearse of Mr Wee arrives at the Mandai Crematorium on Feb 7, 2024. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

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