A Simple Tribute: Chua Guan Eng
We know there once lived a man named Chua Guan Eng, who died on the 24th April, 1940 aged 40. And that is all we would have known if not for the loving tribute of the inscription on his tomb. And today, we know Chua Guan Eng’s tomb is staked (912) and will have to make way for the highway.
Pioneer Architect :Tan Seng Chong
Tan Seng Chong (1874-1927) by Dr. Lai Chee Kien Tan Seng Chong (1874-1927), architect and director of Tan Seng Chong & Co., was listed as the first Chinese person to commence his own architectural practice in Singapore (i.e. as sole proprietor). Born on the island when it was part of the Straits Settlements in 1875, he was educated at Raffles Institution before joining the Singapore Municipality as an apprentice in 1897. After serving there for 13 years, he commenced private […]
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