Biting The Hand Which Fed Him
Some 55 years ago there was a guy whom we all referred to as “Haji” often dropped by our…
Another Chinatown Story – Another Example of Gifting Of Charcoal In A Snow Field
A number of years ago, an Indian friend was elected to head Sri Mariamman Temple which is located at…
Ah Fun (亚芬)The Girl Who Won’t Take Red Bean Soup 红豆汤
The Merdeka Bridge was constructed in the early 1950’s. At that time there were rumours swirling in the whole…
A Tale Of Two Men With Totally Different Personalities
Today’s Straits Time Report on the philanthropy of Goh Foundation which was founded by Mr. Goh Cheng Liang of…
A Short Discussion On “Authentic Taste”
“Authentic Taste” Very often we hear of friends and read of comments by many bemoaning that certain foods or…
A Perfect Crime
In the 1960’s/70’s, South Bridge Road was the favourite shopping haven of well-heeled Chinese tai-tai’s, kept concubines and others…
A Nurse‘s Higher Calling And Paramount Duty
Around 1975, the Singapore TV station screened a Hong Kong serial show “ Man In The Net – 网中人.”…
A Confused Old Man Of Pagoda Street
In 1960’s our shop, Chop Wah On was still located at No. 67, Pagoda Street. Across the street, was…
Please let me hide here or I will be killed.
Background : In the 1950’s/60’s, triad and gangland clashes were common occurrences especially in Chinatown. . Members from different…
A Brief History of Singapore Medical Oil & Balm Business
Singapore is arguably the origin of some of the world’s most famous medicated oils and balms. Names like Tiger…