www.eurasians.org.sg APRIL – JUNE 2015 2006 Christopher de 2011 2004 Souza and Michael Dr Tony Tan 2002 Lee Hsien Loong Palmer are elected is sworn in 2014 Esplanade –Theatres becomes the third as Members of as the seventh The new National on the Bay opens Prime Minister Parliament. President Stadium opens > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 2015> > > > > > > 2002 2003 2004 2010 2014 > Biopolis, a Eunice Olsen Singapore hosts Swimmer Joseph Schooling > Jazz musician > Jeremy Monterio major research becomes the the inaugural becomes the first Singaporean > is awarded the centre, opens youngest Youth Olympic to win a medal at the > Cultural Medallion Nominated Games Commonwealth Games, > Member of taking silver at the > Parliament games in Glasgow > > > > 1997 1972 > John de Payva 1981 Stanley Toft Stewart leaves > becomes President Singapore Changi the Ministry of Foreign > of the National Trades Airport begins Affairs to join the National > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Union> Congress operation Stadium Corporation > > > > 1991 1980 1972 > 1994 Rex Shelley publishes Herman Hochstadt Pulau Belakang > The EA is accorded his first novel,The is appointed Deputy Mati is renamed > self-help group Shrimp People, at the Managing Director of Sentosa and > age of 61 the Monetary Authority designated a > status of Singapore (MAS) tourist attraction > > > > 1972 > Singapore > Airlines is > formed > 1965 1967 1970 > 1919 1963 George Bogaars is Maurice Baker 1967 Edmund W Barker > John Le Cain made Permanent begins his The National becomes the first > The > becomes the first Secretary to the illustrious Service Bill President of the inception Asian Commissioner Minister of Interior diplomatic is passed by Singapore National > of the EA of Police and Defence career Parliament Olympic Council > > > 1900 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 1966 1967 1968 1971 1959 1965 Kenneth Byrne The first Joseph Conceicao Dr Benjamin Sheares Lee Kuan Singapore becomes Singapore’s Singapore dollar becomes a Member becomes Singapore’s first High Commissioner is issued of Parliament second President Yew becomes becomes to New Zealand Singapore’s independent first Prime after separating Minister from Malaysia PLUS TRIBUTE TO MR LEE KUAN YEW The EA salutes his lifelong commitment to multiculturalism MR SR NATHAN’S TEA FOR 50 Years to STUDENTS The former President’s educational awards Remember CHOW FOR CHAMPIONS Kenneth Francisco’s The Eurasian community’s contributions SEA Games food to Singapore’s jubilee year Patrons MCI (P) 168/04/2014 Herman Hochstadt SR Nathan George Yeo CONTENTS Trustees Oscar Oliveiro Barry Desker AT THE HELM Timothy de Souza Joseph Conceicao 03 President’s message 18 Gerald Minjoot Gerard de Silva TRIBUTE TO MR LEE KUAN YEW AUDIT COMMITTEE 04 Remembering the achievements Boris Link of Mr Lee Kuan Yew Helen Lee Lim Yih Chyi NEWS FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE 06 Dice days for the baluteers Francis Remedios Knock, knock... it’s the Toastmasters YOUTH AND SPORTS Ralph Stanley Contribute to the Care & Share Fund 20 Young people have their say on 07 The EA plays host to VIPs Singapore’s future LEGAL ADVISORY PANEL Lunch with friends from the SRC 21 Christopher van Huizen’s career is on target Martin Marini (Chair) Susan de Silva Eggs on the menu for Easter Sunday lunch for success William da Silva MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 06 07 21 23 President Benett Theseira 1st Vice President Carla Barker 2nd Vice President Yvonne Pereira Honorary Secretary Geoffrey da Silva EDUCATION PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY Honorary Treasurer 08 Dr Melissa Fullwood’s cancer research 22 Fun and Games in Chef Kenneth’s kitchen Paul Leong success 23 Former national player Melanie Ann Committee Members Get an educational boost with the CTP Martens looks back on her hockey career Francesca Eber 09 Taking tea with Mr SR Nathan Angelina Fernandez Alexius Pereira Educational ceremonies at the ECH Kevin Aeria Charlene Lee COVER STORY 10 A Eurasian take on SG50 SECRETARIAT General Manager FSS Lester Low www.eurasians.org.sg APRIL – JUNE 2015 2006 Christopher de 2011 2004 Souza and Michael Dr Tony Tan 2002 Lee Hsien Loong Palmer are elected is sworn in 2014 17 Financial help for disadvantaged families Esplanade –Theatres becomes the third as Members of as the seventh The new National on the Bay opens Prime Minister Parliament. President Stadium opens > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 2015> > > Admin Executive > > > 2002 2003 2004 2010 2014 > Biopolis, a Eunice Olsen Singapore hosts Swimmer Joseph Schooling > Jazz musician > Jeremy Monterio major research becomes the the inaugural becomes the first Singaporean > is awarded the centre, opens youngest Youth Olympic to win a medal at the > Cultural Medallion Nominated Games Commonwealth Games, > Member of taking silver at the > Parliament games in Glasgow > EA help for a struggling single mum > > Bridget Basnayake > 1997 1972 > John de Payva 1981 Stanley Toft Stewart leaves > becomes President Singapore Changi the Ministry of Foreign > of the National Trades Airport begins Affairs to join the National > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Union> Congress operation Stadium Corporation > > > > 1991 1980 1972 > 1994 Rex Shelley publishes Herman Hochstadt Pulau Belakang > The EA is accorded his first novel, The is appointed Deputy Mati is renamed > Assistant Manager (Education & Heritage) Shrimp People, at the Managing Director of Sentosa and > self-help group age of 61 the Monetary Authority designated a > status > of Singapore (MAS) tourist attraction > > > 1972 > Singapore > Airlines is > formed > 1965 1967 1970 > Jacqueline Peeris > 1919 1963 George Bogaars is Maurice Baker 1967 Edmund W Barker CULTURE AND HERITAGE > John Le Cain made Permanent begins his The National becomes the first The > becomes the first Secretary to the illustrious Service Bill President of the inception Asian Commissioner Minister of Interior diplomatic is passed by Singapore National > of the EA of Police and Defence career Parliament Olympic Council > > > 1900 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 1966 1967 1968 1971 1959 1965 Kenneth Byrne The first Joseph Conceicao Dr Benjamin Sheares Lee Kuan Singapore becomes Singapore’s Singapore dollar becomes a Member becomes Singapore’s FSS (Family Support Services) is issued of Parliament second President Yew becomes becomes first High Commissioner 18 A history of Peranakan jewellery to New Zealand Singapore’s independent first Prime after separating Minister from Malaysia PLUS TRIBUTE TO MR LEE KUAN YEW J Ramakrishnan The EA salutes his lifelong commitment to multiculturalism 19 Immerse yourself in culture and history on MR SR NATHAN’S TEA FOR 50 Years to STUDENTS The former President’s educational awards Corporate Communications Remember CHOW FOR CHAMPIONS Kenneth Francisco’s The Eurasian Experience tour The Eurasian community’s contributions SEA Games food On the Cover M Revathhi to Singapore’s jubilee year Accounts Bernadette Soh Albert Pok Advertising Rates Series discounts, twice a Events Prime positions (full colour) year: 5% discount Lestrine Tan Bleed size: 215mm x 280mm The magazine of The Eurasian Series discounts, four times a Operations/Events Type area: 185mm x 255mm year: 10% discount Helmi Association, Singapore Inside front cover: $1,200 The NewEurasian is published Inside back cover: $1,200 How to place your ad EDITORIAL TEAM quarterly and read by more than Outside back cover: $1,500 Call the EA at 6447 1578 Angelina Fernandez (Chair) 17,000 Eurasians in Singapore. or e-mail Revathhi at Rebecca Morris (Editor) It is also circulated to senior M Revathhi Loose inserts: $1,500 [email protected] Jean Angus government offices, various Ion Danker ministries, statutory boards, Inside: Colour Deadline Nicole Kessler community organisations Full page: $1,000 Copy must be submitted two and self-help groups. Half page: $600 weeks before publication date. Quarter page: $300 CONTRIBUTORS Yvonne Pereira (Balut, Easter Sunday Lunch and Toastmasters) Colin Bolton (various stories) (Established July 1919) 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744 Tel: 6447 1578 Fax: 6447 3189 Email: [email protected] At the Helm 3 April - June 2015 • The New Eurasian President’s Message It was with great sadness that on 23 March him is to come together as a community and more ambitious schemes to help deserving we learned of the death of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, as one Singaporean people to ensure his legacy youngsters with their education and extend our nation’s founding Prime Minister. On is well preserved and commit to building on our help to the community’s disadvantaged behalf of the Eurasian community and the this success for future generations. members. See the difference your donation Management Committee, Trustees, Patrons will make on page 6. and Secretariat of the EA, we offer sincere This issue of The NewEurasian is dedicated condolences to Prime Minister Lee Hsien to the SG50 celebrations and how the EA Our annual general meeting was held on Loong and the family of the late Mr Lee. and others