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Personal background and family. Initial treatment for leprosy prescribed by traditional Chinese physician and temple medium. Condition discovered when making identity card. Villagers had accepted him despite his affliction. Treatment at Trafalgar. Stayed on to study after discharge. Lost contact with family. Lessons, teachers and classmates in Trafalgar Rotary School. Special treatment for children in Trafalgar. Various forms of recreation and entertainment. Why stricter treatment for girls. Living conditions in the chalets and wards of Trafalgar. How corrective surgery led to the loss of his legs. Took his ‘O’-level examinations thereafter. Desire to inspire others. Himself featured in book celebrating Singapore’s 40th year of independence. Philosophy of life and belief in lifelong learning. Why he took up painting. Able to meet government officials as a result of painting. Participation in sports such as boochia. How he helped the Trafalgar residents obtain ex-gratia pay from the government when they were moved to Silra Home. Work as a clerk at Trafalgar. Feelings about moving to Silra Home. Feelings about moving to present Silra premises. Attitude towards friendship. Interaction with Lorong Buangkok villagers. Contact with other Singaporeans and foreigners who visited the Home. Plans for the future. Love of nature.