BananaBro and Boat Noodle founder Tony Lim dies at 47
Tony Lim, the founder of popular Malaysian food chains BananaBro and Boat Noodle, has passed away at the age of 47. Both brands released tributes honoring his vision, mentorship, and commitment to the 'Together We Grow' philosophy.
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Lim was a prominent figure in the Malaysian F&B industry, known for popularizing Thai street food and fostering a unique corporate culture.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Popular homegrown food and beverage chains BananaBro and Boat Noodle are mourning the death of their founder, Tony Lim, whose passing at the age of 47 was confirmed in heartfelt tributes released by both brands today.
In a statement, the BananaBro team said it shared the news “with heavy hearts”, remembering Lim as a passionate visionary determined to take Malaysia’s traditional banana leaf dining culture to the global stage through generosity, resilience, and creative conviction.
“Tony gave more than just his vision. He gave his heart to the people and the journey he believed in,” the statement read, adding that his legacy would continue to live on “in every banana leaf we serve and every life he has touched.”
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