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Ngeow Cher Seong: A Family Tradition Of Peranakan Jewellery
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 …
Tan Tock Seng: Founder Of The People's Hospital
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 …
Syed Mohamed Alsagoff: A Believer In Education
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, …
Seah Eu Chin: The King Of Gambier And Pepper
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 …
Syed Omar Aljunied: A Bridge Between Different Faiths
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 …
Tan Seng Poh: Serving The Community
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 …
Seah Liang Seah: Singapore's Community Leader
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 …
Naraina Pillai: Builder Of The Sri Mariamman Temple
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 …
Tan Kim Seng: A Man Who Did Good For Others
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 …
Edwin Tessensohn: Leader Of The Eurasian Community
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 …
Our Amazing Pioneers (Set 1)
Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books, you'll …
Our Amazing Pioneers (Set 2)
Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books, you'll …