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* Building the settlement §Chinese coolies and Indian labourers were employed to clear the jungle areas for plantation purposes.
§They worked long hours under the sun and received very low pay.
§European officials helped to plan and develop the town.
§Eg, George Coleman, overall-in-charge of public works
* Promoting Trade §Entrepot trade: Imported goods that were brought into Singapore were then sold or re-exported to other countries.
§Malay traders brought Straits produce to Singapore.
§Eg, Hajjah Fatimah
§European businessmen like Alexander Guthrie brought goods made in Europe.
§These people made Singapore a more attractive trading centre and helped to increase Singapore's trade.
* Working for the government §Both Europeans and Asians helped in the administration.
§Those who could read and write English worked as clerks and office attendants.
§Eg, Syed Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff - Justice of Peace
§Eg, P. Govindasamy Pillai - Justice of Peace
§Many Sikhs worked as policemen to keep Law and Order.
* Serving the community §Spurred on by the need to help the less fortunate, people from various races, particularly the wealthier businessmen stepped up to improve the lives of the people.
§Eg, Tan Tock Seng funded the building of a hospital
§Eg, Thong Cai Medical Institution
§Eg, Govindasamy Pillay built Hindu temples and started a small school for Indian children.
§They ensured that basic education was provided for some people in Singapore.
§Christian missionaries from the West came and established schools.
§Eg, St Margaret's School aimed to save girls from slavery.
§They spent money to ensure the poor had proper burials.
§They contributed generously to provide facilities and services for the people.
§Eg, Syed Ali bin Mohammed Aljunied helped construct 4 community wells
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What country did not contribute many early settlers or immigrants?
Poland
Why is Singapore an international city?
Singapore is mainly made up of immigrants in the early days. Hence it grew into a multi-racial country now which consist of mainly Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Alot of immigrants are migrating to Singapore too. Hence there are citizens from all over the world living in Singapore.Besides, Singapore is an open economy which trade and do business with all over the world. Hence it is considered as an international city.
Who were the early immigrants of Cincinnati?
The early immigrants of Cincinnati are the Germans and the Irish.
When did Indian immigrants come to Singapore?
Because India no prata
What problems did immigrants faced when they come to Singapore?
No problem because Singapore government consider foreigners as foreign talents.
What did Dr Toh Chin Chye contribute to Singapore?
He led the committee that made the Singapore national flag
How do immigrants contribute to the culture of UK?
by farting and pooing
When is snsd coming to Singapore?
SNSD is going to Singapore in early 2012 for a tour!
Why is Singapore multicultured?
Since the beginning, when Singapore was found, it was made up of immigrants from other countries like China, India and Malaysia.Hence that accounts for the main racial group which exist in Singapore today. Chinese, Indians, Malay and Eurasian.When these immigrants settle down in Singapore, their next generation will most likely settle down here too, hence resulting in the multi-cultured society of Singapore now.
How does the chua chu kang farm in Singapore contribute the food?
by dying
What are two ways immigrants can contribute to their new country?
Leaving
Why is the Singapore River important in the early 1900?
because it is the only good river in singapore
