About this Event
Important Notice
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About the Programme
Join us at Singapore Literature Book Club as we discuss Lee Kong Chian: Educationalist Entrepreneur Philanthropist. As this will be an interactive session, please come prepared to discuss the book and share your thoughts!
About the Author
Kenneth Lyen has co-written and published 16 books on a variety of topics including child care, parenting and education. He is also a music composer who has written and produced 32 original musicals staged in Singapore, and a playwright of 4 movie screenplays, one of which won first prize in an international screenwriting competition.
About the Book
Lee Kong Chian (1893-1967) is one of Singapore's most outstanding figures in the history of Singapore and Southeast Asia. This book is the first complete account of this great person, following him from childhood to his passing. He leaves behind a great legacy which will continue to impact the lives of countless numbers of people in Singapore and beyond. He came from a poor family, but he became a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur who founded several companies in Southeast Asia. He also co-founded the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation. He played a key role in the development of the region's economy, and his contributions helped to create jobs and stimulate growth. He was named the King of Rubber and the Pineapple King, and became one of the richest men in Southeast Asia in the 1950s to 1960s, and yet he lived a simple frugal lifestyle. Lee Kong Chian was a generous philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to charitable causes throughout his life. He used his personal money to start the Lee Foundation, which continues to donate to educational institutions, healthcare, and social welfare.
About Singapore Literature Book Club
From NLB’s Singapore collection comes a book club with a unique local flavour. Discuss books by both well-known and emerging Singaporean authors touching on topics close to home. Get acquainted with local literature and discover national literary treasures right here at the libraries.
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About LearnX Communities
The Singapore Literature Book Club is one of NLB’s many LearnX Communities that connect like-minded people to create a modern kampong of communal learning. These communities cover a wide range of topics and can be found in libraries all over the island.
Interested? Head over to https://go.gov.sg/what-is-a-learnx-community to join an existing community or start one of your own!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Public Library – Programme Room 1, 100 Victoria Street National Library Board, Singapore, Singapore
SGD 0.00
