Khoo Kay Kim

Khoo Kay Kim (; 28 March 1937 – 28 May 2019) was a Malaysian historian. He was born in Kampar, Perak to a family of Chinese heritage. He was an emeritus professor in the history department of the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. He was one of the co-authors of Rukunegara. In January 2011, Khoo was named Chancellor of KDU University College.

Khoo died of respiratory failure on 28 May 2019 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He was 82. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has paid tribute to Khoo, whom he said greatly contributed to the development of Malaysian history.

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