ARUMUGAM Krishnasamy Reddy
Communities of Singapore (Part 2),
Accession Number 001225
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 14
Total Reels
- Rajandran Supramaniam
Interviewer
- 05:23:37
Total Running Time
- Tamil
Language
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Reel/Disc 2 of 14
Metadata
- 7 Nov 1990
Recording Date
- 00:17:38
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Indians in Malacca known as Malacca Chitties. Majority speak Malay; only have rudimentary knowledge of Tamil. In terms of lifestyle, customs and culture, they emulate Tamils. Favourite costumes - baju kurong. People of different castes lived together in harmony and peace. No caste barriers among Tamils. After leaving school, joined Police Force as wireless operator. Training in Kuala Lumpur for 6 months. Posted to Johore Bahru and Singapore at age of 18.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 14
Metadata
- 8 Nov 1990
Recording Date
- 00:24:34
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Came to Singapore in 1954; joined Harbour Board. Passed test and appointed as tally clerk. Indians in Harbour Board worked as labourers, foremen and clerks. 1955 Harbour Board workers' strike. Transferred to Labour Section in charge of labour gang of 6 workers. Some shipping agents preferred Indian labourers and others Chinese. Free food for Harbour Board staff. After lunch, some take rest on godown platforms; others go back to bachelors' quarters at Tanjong Pagar Road and Nelson Road.
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