The great grandfather was a dynamic man. He established businesses in Burma and Malaysia. He did not go to any of these countries but deputed managers to his business centres.These managers were assigned to work for three years. This period was called" kanakku" After the three years, they returned home. Another man was sent to take care of the business. This way the interests grew. As Burma came under the military rule, the great grandfather has died and his son who took up the business from is the father , diverted his entire interests to Malaysia.The grandfather also did not go to these places. he trusted his managers and they reciprocated his confidence by working hard.
The properties increased and the grandfather, an able administrator passed peacefully. His sons inherited a lot of wealth. The eldest one, a meek and a good hearted man was not serious about business. The younger brother took advantage of his brother's indifference. he went to Malaysia and stayed there for years together. he bought properties and fragmented them. he made good profits. He kept the most for his family giving a small share to his brother.
The father died some twenty years ago,
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