May 2012

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Director's Column

A Founder's Literary Legacy: The Short Stories and Radio Plays of S. Rajaratnam
One of Singapore’s founding leaders, S. Rajaratnam, is today best known for drafting the Singapore Pledge and for being the country’s first Foreign Minister. His biographer, Irene Ng, who recently edited the anthology, The Short Stories and Radio Plays of S. Rajaratnam, reveals his little-recognised literary side and discusses its importance to Singapore. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

撕裂与重铸:读林子平丙戌后之作
Examining Lim Tze Peng’s calligraphy after 2006. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

The Historical and Cultural Influence of the Record Industry of Singapore, 1903–1975
Over a period of 75 years during the last century, Singapore was one of the most important centres for the record industry in Southeast Asia. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

姚紫小说与文学语言研究
A study of Yao Zi’s literary language through his novels. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

Illustrating the Future: Southeast Asian Ceramic Special Exhibition Catalogues, 1970–2009
Exhibition catalogues are important guidebooks for ceramic enthusiasts and researchers to understand Southeast Asian ceramics. Compared with words, images in exhibition catalogues can provide a visual representation and perceptual knowledge of the styles and forms of ceramics. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

新加坡华文书业历史简述
A brief history of the Chinese book industry in Singapore. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

புதுமைதாசன் எனும் இலக்கியவாதி
The literary works and accomplishments of P. Krishnan. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)

Melihat Alam Melalui Mata & Hati Abdul Ghani Hamid
Seeing nature from the eyes and heart of Abdul Ghani Hamid. (PDF) ↗ (opens in new tab)