ANG Keong Lan 洪恭兰
Pioneers of Singapore,
Accession Number 000042
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 5
Total Reels
- Tan Ban Huat
Interviewer
- 02:16:23
Total Running Time
- Hokkien
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 5
Metadata
- 28 Jun 1980
Recording Date
- 00:29:57
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His father first came to Singapore as labourer. Went to Ampenan (Indonesia) to do business. Returned to China. His father was kidnapped by bandits. Decided to migrate with family. Voyage with parents to Singapore. Moved to Ampenan for 2 years. Returned to Singapore. Father opened sundry goods shop in Yio Chu Kang. Attended private school. How he learnt Chinese and rudiments of accounting under his father's strict supervision.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 5
Metadata
- 28 Jun 1980
Recording Date
- 00:28:54
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Took over sundry goods business from father at 16. Marriage in 1940. Mass wedding ceremony. How business was conducted with pig farmers. His whole family fled to Pontian before Japanese Occupation. Unable to join them later. Hiding from mass screening; spent three days in a little boat. Resumed business. Lost money through gambling. Involved in pig slaughtering business to pay gambling debt. Growth of business.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 5
Metadata
- 28 Jun 1980
Recording Date
- 00:27:24
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Business expansion from 1965 onwards. His business management method - a combination of modern and traditional methods. Reasons for success. Grooming his son as successor. His community services.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 5
Metadata
- 28 Jun 1980
Recording Date
- 00:21:12
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Continuation of his community service. Contributions to education in particular. His philosophy in life. Family life. Family education and religion. Personal habits and recreation activities.
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