Chan Sow Lin
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Chan Sow Lin was one of the modern founding fathers of Kuala Lumpur. He played a role in restoring the peace in the Larut Wars. His pioneering in the ironwork industry earned him the title of the father of Chinese iron works in Malaya.[citation needed] He was also a philanthropist and his legacies can be seen throughout modern day Kuala Lumpur.
In this Chinese name, the family name is Chan (陳).