See, Hoot Kee 薛佛记

Malacca-born Peranakan businessman and leader of the Hokkien community in Singapore who contributed significantly to the building and running of the Heng Shan Ting Temple and the Thian Hock Keng Temple. In 1843, he returned to his hometown Malacca and became the leader of the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. He was the great-grandfather of Municipal Commissioner, See Teong Wah (also known as See Tiong Wah).

Birth: 1793-10-28

Death: 1847-09-26

Achievement: He was commemorated with having the now defunct Hood Kee Street named after him.

Source of description: National Library Board of Singapore;

Source of photo: kuabaklim.blogspot.com.

Seah, Eu Chin 佘有进

Teochew merchant who made his fortune from the cultivation of pepper and gambier. He was a Teochew community leader in early colonial Singapore. He was an early member of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, and one of the first Chinese to become a naturalized British subject.

Birth：1805

Death：1883-09-23

Achievement: He founded Ngee Ann Kongsi. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1867 and became Honorary Magistrate in 1872. He was known colloquially as “Emperor Seah” at the time because of his influence within the local Chinese community.

Source of description: National Library Board of Singapore;

Source of photo: National Archives of Singapore.

Hoo Ah Kay 胡亚基

Prominent Chinese businessman and community leader who ran Whampoa & Co. He was fluent in English, and was an extraordinary member in the Executive Legislative Council. He was also well-known for entertaining diners at his Whampoa House at Serangoon Road, and his fascinating Whampoa Gardens.

Birth：1816

Death：1880-03-27

Achievement: When the Legislative Council was first formed in 1867, he was one of the unofficial members. In 1869, he became the first Asian member of the Legislative Council and within a few years was made an extraordinary member of the Executive Council. He was the first and only Chinese to have held this seat.

Award: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (1876).

Source of description: National Library Board of Singapore;

Source of photo: http://kuabaklim.blogspot.com

Wee, Cheow Keng 王绍经

A Hainanese businessman who was a leader of the Hainanese community and director of the Sze Hai Tong Bank. He was also a member of the Chinese Advisory Board. He owned rubber plantations and many properties in the Katong area. Cheow Keng Road was named after him.

Birth：1860

Death：1939-03-18

Source of description: National Library Board of Singapore;

Source of photo: https://baike.baidu.com/item/王绍经