The Eurasian Community
Challenges faced by the Eurasians
Discrimination due to skin colour
Not accepted by the British
Punished along with the Chinese during world war 2
Many Eurasian men died as Prisoners Of War when building the railway
Main topic
Occupations Of The Eurasians
Sailors
Marksman
Soldiers
Sportsmen
Teachers
Civil Servants
Potical Leaders
Clerks
Bankers
Where did they came from
Came from Malacca
Their Contributions to Singapore
They helped to fight in the war during World War 2
They served in volunteer groups in civil defense
Some Eurasians became political leaders
Singapore's 2nd President Benjamin Sheares was Eurasian
They continued to support and work for the new local government after the British left Singapore
They were of great help and value since they were familiar with the government processes.
Reasons for coming to Singapore
Wanted fresh opportunities to make lots of money by spice trades
Singapore was becoming more prosporous
Their families followed the Europeans to Singapore
Who were they
Mix of Asian and European