Author: Kar Tiang Low
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789814062022
Category : Businesspeople
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Who's who in Singapore, 2006
Author: Kar Tiang Low
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789814062022
Category : Businesspeople
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789814062022
Category : Businesspeople
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Southeast Asian Personalities of Chinese Descent
Author: Leo Suryadinata
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
ISBN: 9814345210
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1611
Book Description
"This is a bold project recording the lives of a particular group of Southeast Asians. Most of the people whose biographies are included here have settled down in the ten countries that constitute the region. Each of them has either self-identified as Chinese or is comfortable to be known as someone of Chinese ancestry. There are also those who were born in China or elsewhere who came here to work and do business, including seeking help from others who have ethnic Chinese connections. With the political and economic conditions of the region in a great state of flux for the past two centuries, it is impossible to find consistency in the naming process. Confucius had stressed that correct names make for the best relationships. In this case, Professor Leo Suryadinata has been pursuing for decades the elusive goal of finding the right name to give to the large numbers of people who have, in one way or another, made their homes in, or made some difference to, Southeast Asia. I believe that, when he and his colleagues selected the biographies to be included here, they have taken a big step towards the rectification of identities for many leading personalities. In so doing, he has done us all a great service." - Professor Wang Gungwu, National University of Singapore
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
ISBN: 9814345210
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1611
Book Description
"This is a bold project recording the lives of a particular group of Southeast Asians. Most of the people whose biographies are included here have settled down in the ten countries that constitute the region. Each of them has either self-identified as Chinese or is comfortable to be known as someone of Chinese ancestry. There are also those who were born in China or elsewhere who came here to work and do business, including seeking help from others who have ethnic Chinese connections. With the political and economic conditions of the region in a great state of flux for the past two centuries, it is impossible to find consistency in the naming process. Confucius had stressed that correct names make for the best relationships. In this case, Professor Leo Suryadinata has been pursuing for decades the elusive goal of finding the right name to give to the large numbers of people who have, in one way or another, made their homes in, or made some difference to, Southeast Asia. I believe that, when he and his colleagues selected the biographies to be included here, they have taken a big step towards the rectification of identities for many leading personalities. In so doing, he has done us all a great service." - Professor Wang Gungwu, National University of Singapore
Dissident Voices: Personalities in Singapore’s political history
Author: Mesenas, Clement
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814516864
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
They stood firm on their convictions despite the odds. Some paid a heavy toll for their beliefs – deprivations, long prison terms, lonely lives in self-imposed exile. But they never broke. Some will say the unflinching attitude of these dissidents against what they perceived as coercive authority has been an exercise in futility. Yet other say the course of Singapore’s history might have been altered if their will had prevailed. Their stories need to be told. The first of it’s kind, this book will inform and educate. Rather than to glorify their tough stance, these memoirs are a record of human endurance. It exemplifies the extremes sacrifices some people will make in pursuit of their ideals. Written by veteran journalist and author Clement Mesenas, this book chronicles the lives of twenty of this country’s leading dissidents – including Lim Chin Siong, David Marshall and Ong Eng Guan, among many others. Clement Mesenas started his career in The Straits Times in 1968, cutting his teeth in journalism as a young crime reporter before moving on to the sub-editors desk and then to the field of magazine publishing. He was branch union chairman and secretary-general of the Singapore National Union of Journalists. He also co-founded the Asean Confederation of journalists. He left Singapore in 1979 to become managing editor of the Kuwait Times, where he worked for 10 years before moving to the Gulf News in Dubai, where he served 10 years as its deputy editor. He returned to Singapore in 2000 to join MediaCorp’s TODAY newspaper as one of its pioneering editors and retired in 2011. He now publishes a number of community publications and is working towards establishing a global network through digital media platforms.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814516864
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
They stood firm on their convictions despite the odds. Some paid a heavy toll for their beliefs – deprivations, long prison terms, lonely lives in self-imposed exile. But they never broke. Some will say the unflinching attitude of these dissidents against what they perceived as coercive authority has been an exercise in futility. Yet other say the course of Singapore’s history might have been altered if their will had prevailed. Their stories need to be told. The first of it’s kind, this book will inform and educate. Rather than to glorify their tough stance, these memoirs are a record of human endurance. It exemplifies the extremes sacrifices some people will make in pursuit of their ideals. Written by veteran journalist and author Clement Mesenas, this book chronicles the lives of twenty of this country’s leading dissidents – including Lim Chin Siong, David Marshall and Ong Eng Guan, among many others. Clement Mesenas started his career in The Straits Times in 1968, cutting his teeth in journalism as a young crime reporter before moving on to the sub-editors desk and then to the field of magazine publishing. He was branch union chairman and secretary-general of the Singapore National Union of Journalists. He also co-founded the Asean Confederation of journalists. He left Singapore in 1979 to become managing editor of the Kuwait Times, where he worked for 10 years before moving to the Gulf News in Dubai, where he served 10 years as its deputy editor. He returned to Singapore in 2000 to join MediaCorp’s TODAY newspaper as one of its pioneering editors and retired in 2011. He now publishes a number of community publications and is working towards establishing a global network through digital media platforms.
The Ruling Elite of Singapore
Author: Michael D. Barr
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0857723685
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Michael Barr explores the complex and covert networks of power at work in one of the world's most prosperous countries - the city-state of Singapore. He argues that the contemporary networks of power are a deliberate project initiated and managed by Lee Kuan Yew - former prime minister and Singapore's 'founding father' - designed to empower himself and his family. Barr identifies the crucial institutions of power - including the country's sovereign wealth funds, and the government-linked companies - together with five critical features that form the key to understanding the nature of the networks. He provides an assessment of possible shifts of power within the elite in the wake of Lee Kuan Yew's son, Lee Hsien Loong, assuming power, and considers the possibility of a more fundamental democratic shift in Singapore's political system.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0857723685
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Michael Barr explores the complex and covert networks of power at work in one of the world's most prosperous countries - the city-state of Singapore. He argues that the contemporary networks of power are a deliberate project initiated and managed by Lee Kuan Yew - former prime minister and Singapore's 'founding father' - designed to empower himself and his family. Barr identifies the crucial institutions of power - including the country's sovereign wealth funds, and the government-linked companies - together with five critical features that form the key to understanding the nature of the networks. He provides an assessment of possible shifts of power within the elite in the wake of Lee Kuan Yew's son, Lee Hsien Loong, assuming power, and considers the possibility of a more fundamental democratic shift in Singapore's political system.
Who's who in American Law
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Judges
Languages : en
Pages : 1460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Judges
Languages : en
Pages : 1460
Book Description
Who's Who in Fashion
Author: Holly Price Alford
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1609019695
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
"Students of fashion design are eager to explore the history of their chosen field as well as keep up with new and emerging designers. Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, and excitement of the luminaries who make up the world of fashion. Profiles include design philosophies, mentors, and sources of inspiration, tracing the careers of many of the men and women who have contributed to fashion. Not only are today's major figures and legendary designers of the past profiled, but lesser-known individuals and newcomers worth watching are included as well. Also included are the interesting nonconformists--free spirits who prefer to work off the main fashion path. The picture would not be complete without the style-makers, those with an instinct and an eye for fashion, who interpret it for the public: the editors, photographers, and artists"--
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1609019695
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
"Students of fashion design are eager to explore the history of their chosen field as well as keep up with new and emerging designers. Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, and excitement of the luminaries who make up the world of fashion. Profiles include design philosophies, mentors, and sources of inspiration, tracing the careers of many of the men and women who have contributed to fashion. Not only are today's major figures and legendary designers of the past profiled, but lesser-known individuals and newcomers worth watching are included as well. Also included are the interesting nonconformists--free spirits who prefer to work off the main fashion path. The picture would not be complete without the style-makers, those with an instinct and an eye for fashion, who interpret it for the public: the editors, photographers, and artists"--
Who's who
Author: India. Parliament. Rajya Sabha
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Who's who in Malaysia and Guide to Singapore
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Malaysia
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Malaysia
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Who's who in the Egg and Poultry Industries in the United States and Canada
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eggs
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eggs
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Guide to Reference in Genealogy and Biography
Author: Mary K. Mannix
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838912966
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838912966
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.