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A successful businessman of Hokkien descent, Tan Tock Seng works hard, and goes from selling fruits, vegetables and poultry to becoming a wealthy landowner, but he never forgets about helping the poor, needy and sick. Donating generously to charity, he starts the Chinese Pauper's Hospital at Pearl's Hill — today, this hospital is known as Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Who are our amazing pioneers, the ... Read more

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A successful businessman of Hokkien descent, Tan Tock Seng works hard, and goes from selling fruits, vegetables and poultry to becoming a wealthy landowner, but he never forgets about helping the poor, needy and sick. Donating generously to charity, he starts the Chinese Pauper's Hospital at Pearl's Hill — today, this hospital is known as Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Who are our amazing pioneers, the
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A Family Tradition of Peranakan Jewellery

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Series series Our Amazing Pioneers
A young Hakka arrives in Singapore, settles down, and finds small successes. The good life is short-lived when the Japanese invade Singapore and he loses everything. He eventually makes a comeback because of Indian goldsmiths and Peranakan families. This is the never-before-told story of a family of jewellers with a strong tradition of creating Peranakan jewellery.Who are our amazing pioneers, the ... Read more

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A young Hakka arrives in Singapore, settles down, and finds small successes. The good life is short-lived when the Japanese invade Singapore and he loses everything. He eventually makes a comeback because of Indian goldsmiths and Peranakan families. This is the never-before-told story of a family of jewellers with a strong tradition of creating Peranakan jewellery.Who are our amazing pioneers, the
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The King of Gambier and Pepper

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A young Teochew teenager lands in the bustling port of Singapore shortly after its founding. He overcomes several challenges to become the King of Gambier and Pepper. Today, a few streets in Singapore are named after him and members of his family — in memory of his many contributions to Singapore.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and
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A Bridge Between Different Faiths

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An Arab merchant and community leader serves as a bridge between different communities. He donates land for the building of St Andrew's Cathedral and what eventually becomes Tan Tock Seng Hospital. This community-spirited man is none other than Syed Omar Bin Ali Aljunied.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? ... Read more

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An Arab merchant and community leader serves as a bridge between different communities. He donates land for the building of St Andrew's Cathedral and what eventually becomes Tan Tock Seng Hospital. This community-spirited man is none other than Syed Omar Bin Ali Aljunied.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore?
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Naraina Pillai is determined. Although his cotton business is destroyed by a fire, Naraina bounces back. He becomes a successful merchant and community leader. To help others in society, Naraina builds the original Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road. Today, Pillai Road helps us remember this pioneer's contributions to society.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from ... Read more

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Naraina Pillai is determined. Although his cotton business is destroyed by a fire, Naraina bounces back. He becomes a successful merchant and community leader. To help others in society, Naraina builds the original Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road. Today, Pillai Road helps us remember this pioneer's contributions to society.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from
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A young Teochew boy from Perak accompanies his family to Singapore. He later becomes one of the richest Chinese in Singapore. Keen to give back to society, he becomes active in public service, social welfare and education. Today, Seng Poh Road and Seng Poh Lane stand as a testimony to his name: Tan Seng Poh.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out ... Read more

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Singapore's Community Leader

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Born in Singapore to a famous family, a young man called Liang Seah becomes a community leader, a lawmaker and co-founder of what is known today as the Peranakan Association Singapore. His life of service will inspire future generations. Today, Liang Seah Street reminds people of the legacy this amazing pioneer left behind.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands ... Read more

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Born in Singapore to a famous family, a young man called Liang Seah becomes a community leader, a lawmaker and co-founder of what is known today as the Peranakan Association Singapore. His life of service will inspire future generations. Today, Liang Seah Street reminds people of the legacy this amazing pioneer left behind.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands
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Syed Mohamed Alsagoff

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Series series Our Amazing Pioneers
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Making money from many successful businesses, including shipping crates of coconuts, coffee and rubber, Syed Mohamed Alsagoff is very wealthy. Because of his passion for education, he starts a school in his own home. The Alsagoff Arab School is established in 1912 — today, it is the oldest Islamic school in Singapore.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek
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Edwin Tessensohn

Leader of the Eurasian Community

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Series series Our Amazing Pioneers
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Edwin Tessensohn enjoys playing cricket and tennis and becomes the president of the Singapore Recreation Club. But he does not just have fun and play games. Among his many achievements, Tessensohn helps establish the Eurasian Association, serves on the Municipal Commission, and is appointed to the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. For his contributions to society, Tessensohn Road is
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A Man Who Did Good for Others

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A merchant from Malacca builds upon his family's wealth and achieves even greater business success. But more important than making money is giving back to society. He builds a Chinese school, a road, and even a bridge. This man was Tan Kim Seng, a man who did a lot of good for others in society.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and ... Read more

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A merchant from Malacca builds upon his family's wealth and achieves even greater business success. But more important than making money is giving back to society. He builds a Chinese school, a road, and even a bridge. This man was Tan Kim Seng, a man who did a lot of good for others in society.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and
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Written by author and speaker Shawn Seah, My Father's Kampung delves into the social history of Aukang and Punggol as it traces a son's journey to better understand and appreciate the kampung life his father lived. The book is rich in personal stories and oral histories of those who lived there from the 1940s to 1970s, brought to life by Seah's passionate narrative as well as illustrations and ... Read more

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Written by author and speaker Shawn Seah, My Father's Kampung delves into the social history of Aukang and Punggol as it traces a son's journey to better understand and appreciate the kampung life his father lived. The book is rich in personal stories and oral histories of those who lived there from the 1940s to 1970s, brought to life by Seah's passionate narrative as well as illustrations and
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