Former Penang chief minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon's wife, Puan Sri Chui Kah Peng, died early this morning after losing her battle with cancer.

She was 65.

Chui passed away at the Gleneagles Medical Centre, surrounded by family members.

Her body will be brought to her residence in Pulau Tikus.

The funeral will be held on July 28.