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Reference: http://dl.nlb.gov.sg/victoria/2007/01/lim_boon_keng_a_life_to_rememb.html Dr Lim Boon Keng was a phenomenon. He was a polymath the likes of which Singapore has never seen and is unlikely to see again. A brilliant scholar, Lim won a Queen's Scholarship to study medicine at Edinburgh University. During his long and eventful life, Lim was medical doctor, legislator, scholar, educator, entrepreneur, community leader, social reformer and philanthropist. A powerful orator and a prolific writer, Lim led various moral, social and educational reforms and contributed immensely to the welfare of the Straits Chinese community. Among other things, he initiated rubber-planting in Malaya and founded several banks and other companies. Lim promoted the learning of Mandarin and was responsible for the revival of Confucianism in Malaya. Founder of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School, he also became President of the Amoy (Xiamen) University in China. This exhibition held in conjunction with the launch of the reprint of Dr Lim's seminal work, The Chinese Crisis from Within, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dr Lim's death in January 1957. Son of Singapore, citizen of the world, Dr Lim Boon Keng, a life to remember. Copyright (R) 2007 Posted by Kally on January 24, 2007 06:48 PM
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Why did lim boon keng move to Singapore?
Lim Boon Keng had no choice about moving to Singapore. His father moved the family there when he was a young child. Lim Boon Keng was born in Malaya in October of 1869 and died in Singapore in January of 1957.
When did Lim Boon Keng die?
Lim Boon Keng died on 1957-01-01.
When was Lim Boon Keng born?
Lim Boon Keng was born on 1869-10-18.
Why did Lim Boon Keng come to Singapore?
Lim Boon Keng came to Singapore to pursue his education and later became a prominent figure in the medical field as a physician. He was also an influential social reformer and played a key role in various community initiatives, advocating for public health and education. Additionally, his contributions helped bridge cultural divides in the multicultural society of Singapore during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Lim Keng Yaik was born on 1939-04-08.
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Boon Keng MRT Station was created in 2003.
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The cast of Boon Keng Midnight - 2011 includes: Libbi Gott as Libby
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lee kuan yew .lee hsein loong, Dr goh keng swee , lim kim san (dead) Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles Tan Keng Yam Tony, the president Gary Yeo, an athlete
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Keng Mun Lee has written: 'Industrial and labour market segmentation in Singapore'
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Dr Goh Keng Swee is best remembered as the man who is responsible for the modern economy in Singapore.
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Dr Goh Keng Swee had help Singapore alot,me as a student think that he is a great man with a great idea.He had made himself a group of amy.
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