
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. I’m Dr Loh KS, a people’s historian. I’m interested in the history of Singapore and the lives of its people. In Chronicles of Old Singapore, I speak to people about their memories of Singapore before it became a global city today. We discuss three topics: 1. People and places. 2. Change and continuity. 3. The importance of heritage. Caveat: this is a podcast... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 227 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

欢迎来到旧新加坡记事录。 黄信勇医师记得当年装修房屋、耕种土地都是靠双手完成的。在70年代,他的家人被迫从波东巴西搬到大巴窑2巷的政府组屋。他和他的兄弟姐妹——他们都接受过华文教育——开始工作谋生。他后来成为美玲街的一名中医,至今仍在行医,同时还教气功。他说,贫穷的出身也有它的好处。
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Physician Wong San Yong remembers how renovating the house and far... more
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Abdullah Hussain & Saiful Nizam from the Silat Seni Gayong Naga Bura join me to trace the origins of pencak silat in the Malay world. They talk about how different styles were developed by masters called gurus,... more
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. I reflect on my oral history work spanning 20 years, beginning with leprosy survivors in 2005 and victims of the 1961 Bukit Ho Swee fire to recent interviews with shopkeepers of Chinatown and TCM physicians. Lo... more
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Jamari Ahmari recalls taking the initiative to learn from his instructors at Sembawang Shipyard. He graduated top of his class and became an estimator, contributing to the shipyard’s commercial growth. Once, th... more
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This series offers a rich exploration of Singapore's history through the lens of personal anecdotes and memories, focusing on individual stories that illustrate the transformation of the city over time. Episodes feature guests from various backgrounds, including engineers, historians, and individuals sharing their childhood experiences in neighborhoods that have undergone significant changes. Central themes include the evolution of Singapore's maritime industry, the impact of colonization and decolonization on societal structures, and the vibrant yet sometimes painful memories tied to local heritage and identity. The storytelling approach is particularly noteworthy, as it emphasizes the subjective nature of memory and the collective history... more
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