sentences:  Some of his most recognised contributions were the setting up of Gan Eng Seng School, the Thong Chai Medical Institution, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and the Ee Hoe Hean Club.Gan was of Hokkien Chinese descent, born and educated in Melaka, and the eldest son of five in his family.His forefathers emigrated from Fujian, China, to Malaya.