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| Author | : Ching Fatt Yong |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 465 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9814447900 |
This is an in-depth study of not just about Tan Kah-kee, but also the making of a legend through his deeds, self-sacrifices, fortitude and foresight. This revised edition sheds new light on his political agonies in Mao's China over campaigns against capitalists and intellectuals.
| Author | : Jiageng Chen |
| Publisher | : Singapore University Press |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
This is an edited translation of Tan Kah-kee's memoirs written in Chinese and first published in Singapore in 1946. A great philanthropist, educationist, social reformer, and entrepreneur of his times, Tan Kah-kee was regarded as a de facto leader of the overseas Chinese before World War II and his memoirs, described as "undoubtedly one of the best documented autobiographies ever written by an immigrant Chinese in Southeast Asia" has become an immensely important source for those seeking to understand not only the man but the political, social, and economic circumstances of his time.
| Author | : Peggy PG Tan |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : China |
| ISBN | : 9789811891304 |
| Author | : Chu Meng Ong |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2015-06-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9814641510 |
This book is a record of Mr Tan Lark Sye's remarkable contribution to the founding of Nanyang University.Hailing from Jimei, Fujian Province of China, Mr Tan Lark Sye (1897 - 1972) was a leading rubber industrialist in Southeast Asia. Being a social activist, he believed in the value of education. As Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the 1950s, he fought for citizenship for the Chinese in Singapore, and for the Chinese language to be one of Singapore's official languages. Mr Tan's most outstanding contribution, however, was the initiating of the founding of Nanyang University in 1953. He donated SGD5 million, which was a colossal amount at the time, to its building fund, as well as 523 acres of land for its campus on behalf of the Hokkien Huay Kuan.This collection of essays is based on a Chinese publication in 1997 on the occasion of Mr Tan Lark Sye's centenary birthday by Nanyang University Alumni Association of Hong Kong. It contains essays by outstanding Nanyang graduates and speeches by Mr Tan. It elaborates on how Mr Tan advocated to establish the Nanyang University while facing various difficulties. It tells of the life stories of Mr Tan. It is a must-read for those interested in the history of Nanyang University and the legendary life of Mr Tan.
| Author | : JDC Amane |
| Publisher | : ASIAPAC BOOKS |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2024-05-03 |
| Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
| ISBN | : 9811877564 |
In 1890, a teenage Tan Kah Kee left his hometown in Jimei, Fujian, embarking on a journey towards Singapore to join his father’s business. He single-handedly cleared his father’s debts and built thriving rubber and pineapple businesses. He lived through the harsh realities of the Great Depression and two gruelling world wars, barely escaping Japanese capture during World War Two. Despite battling numerous setbacks, he remained a charitable and compassionate man. Illustrated by JDC Amane (creator of Lim Bo Seng and Stamford Raffles), Tan Kah Kee: Entrepreneur Par Excellence reveals the illustrious story of the “Rubber King.” Learn about his challenges, triumphs, and unwavering commitment to education and philanthropy. Be inspired by the indomitable spirit of Tan Kah Kee, a visionary leader who shaped the landscape of Singaporean education.
| Author | : Chong Guan Kwa |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 1002 |
| Release | : 2019-06-21 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9813277653 |
A General History of the Chinese in Singapore documents over 700 years of Chinese history in Singapore, from Chinese presence in the region through the millennium-old Hokkien trading world to the waves of mass migration that came after the establishment of a British settlement, and through to the development and birth of the nation. Across 38 chapters and parts, readers are taken through the complex historical mosaic of Overseas Chinese social, economic and political activity in Singapore and the region, such as the development of maritime junk trade, plantation industries, and coolie labour, the role of different bangs, clan associations and secret societies as well as Chinese leaders, the diverging political allegiances including Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary activities and the National Salvation Movement leading up to the Second World War, the transplanting of traditional Chinese religions, the changing identity of the Overseas Chinese, and the developments in language and education policies, publishing, arts, and more.With 'Pride in our Past, Legacy for our Future' as its key objective, this volume aims to preserve the Singapore Chinese story, history and heritage for future generations, as well as keep our cultures and traditions alive. Therefore, the book aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for Singaporeans, new immigrants and foreigners to have an epitome of the Singapore society. This publication is supported by the National Heritage Board's Heritage Project Grant.Related Link(s)
| Author | : Ching-hwang Yen |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 673 |
| Release | : 2016-08-18 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9814603031 |
The rise of the economic power of the ethnic Chinese, known also as overseas Chinese, Chinese overseas or Chinese diaspora, was a late 20th century phenomenon. It was partly the result of the rise of the Four Little Asian Dragons in the 1970s, and was speeded up by the tempo of globalization towards the end of that century. This book explores the ethnic identity and boundary of the Chinese as minority groups in foreign lands, and as sub-groups among the Chinese themselves. It examines prominent personalities that had wielded considerable influence in the ethnic Chinese communities in the economic, social and educational arenas. It also discusses the type of politics that had impacted their relationship with their mother country — China.Containing 16 papers presented at various international conferences in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan as keynote speeches and research findings which are predominantly unpublished in English, this book provides fresh perspectives and re-interpretations on the issues of ethnicity, leadership and politics in the ethnic Chinese worlds.
| Author | : Sikko Visscher |
| Publisher | : NUS Press |
| Total Pages | : 396 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9789971693657 |
This book describes the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce's changing relationship with the state and with businesses in the region. Some of the wealthiest and most influential businessmen in Singapore and Malaysia have served as leaders of the Chamber. Drawing on archival materials and extensive interviews, Visscher provides lively biographical sketches that highlight the circumstances and personal values that propelled these and other leading Chinese businessmen to success and to prominence. He also examines Chinese business practices, considering cultural elements as well as state and market forces, and highlights unique features of the Chinese experience in Singapore. By viewing Singapore from the perspective of a well established non-governmental organisation as it struggled, negotiated and cooperated with the state, this book offers an alternative to conventional political histories.
