NG Kong Beng 黄光明
Pioneers of Singapore,
Accession Number 000038
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 6
Total Reels
- Loh Yew Wah
Interviewer
- 02:21:43
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 2 of 6
Metadata
- 29 Sep 1980
Recording Date
- 00:26:13
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Reasons for leaving Yeung Ching School. His employment with Lam Aik Co in 1940. Sales and business turnover of Lam Aik Co. His work in Fu Dong Co, and affiliate of Lee Rubber Co. His assessment of Lee Kong Chian. Life in Palembang during the Japanese Occupation. His soap business. Resumption of business at Fu Dong Co after war. Setting up his own business, Li Hwa Electronics Co in 1969.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 6
Metadata
- 4 Oct 1980
Recording Date
- 00:27:43
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Business operations of Fu Dong Co in 1941. Its staff and welfare. Business turnover. Lee Kong Chian's visit and inspection of Fu Dong, Palembang. Salary and working hours in Fu Dong. Difficulties he encountered as a cashier. His promotion to supervisor. Main duties of a supervisor. Setting up his own firm, Anson Co. Effects of Indonesian Confrontation on his Anson Co.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 6
Metadata
- 4 Oct 1980
Recording Date
- 00:27:52
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Reorganisation of Anson Co. Differences in the management of a rubber factory and a rubber smoke house. Difficulties Anson Co faced after reorganisation. Reactions from Lee Rubber Co towards formation of Anson Co. Setting up of Li Hwa Electronics Co in 1969. Business turnover of Li Hwa; number of staff. Reasons contributing to his success in business. Family life. His education.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 6
Metadata
- 4 Oct 1980
Recording Date
- 00:27:42
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Religious beliefs. Recreation and hobbies. His public activities. Elaboration of his childhood and education. His teaching career in China. Educational system and curriculum in Yeung Ching School and Tao Nan School. Crew-cut hairstyle for students at Yeung Ching School. Reasons for great mobility of teachers among the Chinese Schools.
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