HAMID, Karikakam Mahmood Shahul
Communities of Singapore (Part 2),
Accession Number 000894
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 6
Total Reels
- Kartini Lim Chiwen
Interviewer
- 02:27:20
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 6
Metadata
- 7 Mar 1988
Recording Date
- 00:28:22
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Personal particulars. Malayalee Muslim community background. Reasons why many went overseas to work. Kinds of jobs they found. First impressions of Singapore. Living conditions in 1933.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 6
Metadata
- 7 Mar 1988
Recording Date
- 00:26:34
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Elaboration on housing and living conditions of Malayalee Muslims in 1933. Adjustment to life in Singapore. Relationship of Malayalees with other Indians. How his uncle recruited and treated labourers he employed.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 6
Metadata
- 7 Mar 1988
Recording Date
- 00:29:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Uncle's transport company; how it started and what it is now. Wedding customs of community, the ceremony, matriarchal system and arranged marriages. Today, older generation generally want to retire in India.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 6
Metadata
- 7 Mar 1988
Recording Date
- 00:28:41
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Intermarriage with other Muslims; consequences of these marriages. Dietary rules; food eaten by Malayalee Muslims. Community celebrates Onam. Future of language of Malayalees. Traditional mode of dress of community.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 6
Metadata
- 7 Mar 1988
Recording Date
- 00:27:20
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Social relationships and social dynamics of Malayalee community. Mosques the community members go to. Effects of Japanese Occupation. Indian Independence League. Subhas Chandra Bose. Internal self government for Singapore and formation of People's Action Party (PAP). Occupational diversification and social structure of community. Its main contributions. Future of community.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 6
Metadata
- 7 Mar 1988
Recording Date
- 00:06:39
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Elaboration on contribution of community to Singapore's development. Community maintains a low profile.
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