Episode Details

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, though, he ran afoul of the company’s strict ‘no long hair’ policy. He married Jamidah from Jalan Pasir Ria, ran an engineering consultancy for two years and continues to work today. He reflects on the three things that shaped his life: family, work and his heritage as a Boyanese.

Part 1 | https://youtu.be/WUuy2BrXGps

Part 2 | https://youtu.be/YO6X7r-EgGs

00:00 His Instructors at Sembawang Shipyard

02:56 The Estimator

10:10 Management of Sembawang Shipyard

15:56 Pros & Cons of Sailing

19:35 Getting Married

23:08 Long Hair

27:46 My Engineering Design Business

30:16 Achievements

35:24 My Boyanese Heritage

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. This is Dr Loh KS, the people’s historian, and I speak to people on their memories of Singapore before it became a global city.

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