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Sub Category - Government |
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First Asian member of Executive Council |
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People And Society - Government |
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Hoo Ah Kay, nicknamed 'Whampoa' after his birthplace, made his fortune in provisioning ships, merchandising, and speculating in land. He later became the first Asian member of Singapore's Legislative Council and a member of the Executive Council. |
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