On the 15th of December 2012, the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (Khoo Clan House) held an event to celebrate the achievements of its clansmen and women, in honour of those who have been given State awards by the Governor of Penang and also to those for their outstanding academic achievements. One of the recipients of the award was Dr Teng Guan Khoo, Senior Lecturer in the Business School.

Dr Trevor Bolton, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Business School, was invited by Teng Guan and his family to the Khoo Kongsi dinner in recognition of his achievement in obtaining his PhD in 2011. The event, held once in every two years, witnessed more than 30 Khoo clansmen and women being awarded a cheque and a silver pewter plaque in a prestigious ceremony held at the Jade Palace Restaurant in Penang, Malaysia. The event was in itself considered unique and 'one of its kind' since Khoo Kongsi is one of the very few Chinese clan houses in Malaysia and outside China to host such events to commemorate the achievement of its clansmen. The achievements of all the clansmen, some dating as early as 1880s are also in scripted onto a plaque and placed in the clan house.

Teng Guan had also previously been awarded by the Khoo Clan House for his successful achievements in obtaining his LLB, PG Dip Legal Practice and LLM with Anglia Ruskin University. With this PhD award, he set a remarkable feat not only in terms of the record number of awards he received from the Khoo Kongsi, but also in ensuring Anglia Ruskin University's name endures in the region.

Teng Guan's route towards achieving his PhD involved a long and arduous journey but nonetheless, his perseverance, endurance and tenacity ensured the eventual successful completion of his studies. Teng Guan, who started his PhD with Anglia Law School in 2007, had previously taught for the Business School from 2007-2010 before joining the Law School. In July 2012 however, he returned to the Business School as a Senior Lecturer in Business and Employment Law, lecturing in Introduction to Business Law, Corporate and Business Law and other law related modules. In addition to lecturing, Teng Guan also wishes to take his research further with the Business School, one of which, to participate in the incoming REF submission.