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SINGAPORE - Former ComfortDelGro Corp chief executive Kua Hong Pak has died after a long battle with cancer.

The Straits Times understands Mr Kua died at around 11pm on Wednesday (Oct 31). He was 74, and is survived by his daughter and wife.

Mr Kua stepped down last year after leading the transport giant for 14 years.

He was instrumental in growing ComfortDelGro's footprint across seven countries, doubling its revenue and nearly trebling its profit during his tenure.

Since , ComfortDelGro's revenue has grown from $ billion to $ billion for the year ended Dec 31, Its net profit for the same period has increased from $ million to $ million.

The group operates in seven countries, with a fleet of nearly 45, and a staff strength of over 22,

Long-time associate and friend Michael Liew remembers Mr Kua as someone "who's very dedicated to his job".

"He is a no-nonsense kind of person, and very hands-on," said Mr Liew, 74, who had worked with him for 22 years - first in Times Publishin