IPOH, May 3 -- A memorial hall to commemorate the late martial arts actor Kwan Tak-hing is in the works at the Perak Ku Kong Chow Association building on Jalan Panglima.

Association president Datuk Yik Phooi Hong said the memorial hall is expected to open its doors to the public in August with works beginning end of April.

"Kwan was a member of the association before he was invited to Hong Kong in 1953 to act in movies," he said.

Speaking to Malay Mail, Yik said Kwan first came to Malaya after the end of World War II.

"He became our martial arts instructor and also offered bone setting services. He also started a Cantonese opera troupe."

Under his guidance, the association's martial arts and lion dance performances were considered on...