Being far-sighted pays off

CITY Motors Group was formed in 1963 when Datuk Dr Foo Wan Kien was just 22 years old. With help from his elder sister Foo Meow Lan, he first ventured into the hire purchase and used-car business under Shoon Sen Sdn Bhd, the parent company of City Motors. “In 1964, we were appointed as dealers […]
Big plans for Ipoh

AT AN age when most people are enjoying their retirement, Datuk Dr Foo Wan Kien, 72, is still busy steering his company towards carrying out several mega projects. His Ipoh-based City Motors Group has in recent months shifted into high gear to change the landscape of its birthplace. “We are entering a new era as […]
Business magnate all set to make Ipoh progress further

“AT AN age when most people are enjoying their retirement, Datuk Dr Foo Wan Kien, 72, is still busy steering his company towards carrying out several mega projects. His Ipoh-based City Motors Group has in recent months shifted into high gear to change the landscape of its birthplace. “We are entering a new era as […]
Ipoh residents can look forward to a special Fire Dragon Dance this February

IPOH folks will be the first in the country to witness a Fire Dragon Dance performance during the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities at the Kinta riverfront. The performance will be held during the Chinese Lantern Festival and Valentine’s Day Double Celebration organised by the Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association, SM Shen Jai, the […]
Kinta Medical to Maximise its Strengths and Location

An interview with Chairman Dato’ Dr. Foo Wan Kien In a previous issue of Ipoh Echo 109, Kinta Medical Centre on Jalan Chung Thye Phin announced a major renovation programme that will see all its facilities and medical services upgraded over a two-year period. Ipoh Echo finally tracked down Chairman of the Board, Dato’ Dr. […]
Veteran Racers Get Together Again After 50 Years of Racing In Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 28 September 2007 – Almost all of the racing drivers who have made an impact on the motor sport scene in Malaysia since the sport started more than fifty years ago, met for the first time at a special gathering held in Kuala Lumpur tonight, hosted by Dato’ Foo Wan Kien, who also […]
Big hearted Foo spreads his wealth

THE name Datuk Dr Foo Wan Kien may not ring a bell with today’s youngsters. However, for lovers of the Alfa Romeo, he was the “super” dealer who held the sports car’s franchise in Malaysia many years ago. Others know him as the founder of the City Motors Group in which he is its current […]