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The Star
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Renowned forensic pathologist Dr Philip Beh passes away in Hong Kong
KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Philip Beh, a renowned forensic pathologist of Malaysian origin and co-founder of RainLily — Hong Kong's first crisis centre for victims of sexual violence — has passed away. The University of Hong Kong (HKU), where Dr Beh served as an honorary clinical associate professor in the Department of Pathology, confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday (Jul 5). Dr Beh had been ill in recent months, according to colleagues. Despite his condition, he remained active in teaching and advocacy for as long as he could. Originally from Malaysia, Dr Beh became a pioneering figure in Hong Kong's forensic pathology and medical education. He was known for his outspokenness, compassion, and strong commitment to justice and human rights. He worked tirelessly to improve Hong Kong's medico-legal and forensic services and was widely respected across both medical and legal circles. In 2000, Dr Beh co-founded RainLily, the first crisis support centre of its kind in Hong Kong. Since then, the centre has helped thousands of survivors of sexual violence and played a key role in shaping better institutional responses to gender-based violence. Paying tribute, Professor Lau Chak Sing, Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at HKU, said Philip was an inspiring teacher, a compassionate doctor, and a fearless advocate for justice. "His contributions to society were immense, and he will be deeply missed by the entire HKU family and beyond." Tributes have poured in from across Hong Kong's medical, academic, and legal sectors, praising Dr Beh's fearless advocacy, empathy, and unwavering integrity. Although he spent most of his professional life in Hong Kong, Dr Beh's roots in Malaysia and his regional influence make him a figure of lasting significance. His work continues to inspire efforts across Asia, including in Malaysia, to strengthen victim support systems and forensic practices.
South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Leading Hong Kong forensic pathologist Philip Beh dies after battle with cancer
Leading Hong Kong forensic pathologist Dr Philip Beh Swan-lip, who dedicated his career to helping families that had lost loved ones find closure and co-founded the city's first sexual violence crisis centre, has died. Beh was also involved in a high-profile inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl whose naked body was found at sea during the 2019 anti-government protests. In an email sent to faculty, students and alumni of the University of Hong Kong on Thursday, Professor Lau Chak-sing, dean of medicine, and Professor Leung Suet-yi, chair of pathology, announced that Beh died on Wednesday night. The Post learned that Beh, in his late 60s, died of cancer. 'Philip was not only a highly respected and experienced forensic pathologist but also a cherished mentor, friend and an integral part of our faculty and the department of pathology for over 30 years,' the email said. 'His profound dedication to serving others – particularly those affected by tragedy – was matched only by his unwavering professionalism and compassion. Through his work, he brought clarity to the most challenging cases, offering both expertise and empathy to those in need.
