Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The Official Seal of the Chamber, Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Shang Wu Zong Hui Zhi Guan Fang (1906)

The Qing government bestowed the official seal to the Chamber when the Chamber was established in 1906.

(SCCCI Collection)

The Official Seal of the Chamber,
Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Shang Wu Zong Hui Zhi Guan Fang (1906)

(SCCCI Collection)

The Official Seal of the Chamber, Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Zong Shang Hui Guan Fang (1929)

The Chinese name of the Chamber was changed from Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Shang Wu Zong Hui to Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Zong Shang Hui in 1917. In 1929, the Chinese government’sMinistry of Industry and Commerce reissued this seal to the Chamber.

(SCCCI Collection)

The Official Seal of the Chamber,
Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Zong Shang Hui Guan Fang (1929)

(SCCCI Collection)

Congratulatory Couplet (1906)

Sun Shi Ding, Qing Dynasty's Consul General in Singapore, presented the couplet engraved in two wooden blocks to the Chamber when the Chamber was established in 1906.

(SCCCI Collection)

National Service Medallion (1967)

Singapore government introduced the National Service Bill in 1967. The Chamber specially made limited edition medallions to present to enlisted youths. Characters of “Jin Zhong Bao Guo” (serving the country with utmost loyalty) and “National Service” were engraved on the medallion.

(SCCCI Collection)

The Founding Council of
the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce (1906) The founding Council consisted of 52 elected representatives from various clans.

(SCCCI Collection)

A Group Photograph of the Chamber's Council (1923) Lim Nee Soon (first row, 5^th from left) was then the President of the 13^th Council President.

(SCCCI Collection)

60^th Council of SCCCI (2019 - 2022) The Chamber amended the Rules to extend the term of office
of the President and Council from two years to three in 2019.

(SCCCI Collection)

61^st Council of SCCCI (2022 - 2025)

(SCCCI Collection)

LIM BOON KENG

Lim Boon Keng (1869-1957), a native of Haicheng, Fujian province, and was a Straits-born Chinese in Singapore. He was awarded the Queen’s Scholarship and admitted to Edinburgh University to study medicine. This experience made him effectively bilingual and had a thorough understanding of both Eastern and Western culture. Lim Boon Keng was a doctor, educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was also one of the founders of the Chamber and contributed greatly to Singapore. The area now known as Boon Keng, including Boon Keng MRT station and Boon Keng Road are named after him.

(Lee Brothers Studio Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore)

TAN KAH KEE

Tan Kah Kee (1874-1961), a native of Amoy, Fujian province. At the age of 16, he came to Singapore to help in his father’s rice shop. Subsequently, he built his empire in the rubber and pineapple plantation. He was once the Council Member of the Chamber. He was also a Chinese community leader, educator and philanthropist. He founded Chinese High School, Amoy University in Xiamen and etc. Tan Kah Kee MRT station is named after him, commemorating his contributions to Singapore.

(SCCCI Collection)

LIM NEE SOON

Lim Nee Soon ( 1879 - 1936 ), a native of Chenghai, Guangdong province, was born in Singapore. He was homeschooled when he was young and subsequently attended St Joseph’s Institution. His businesses were successful. He also supported Sun Yat Sen's revolutionary activities. He was once the Council Member of the Chamber. He was also a Chinese community leader, educator and philanthropist. He founded Chinese High School, Amoy University in Xiamen and etc. Tan Kah Kee MRT station is named after him, commemorating his contributions to Singapore.

(SCCCI Collection)

LEE KONG CHIAN

Lee Kong Chian (1893-1967) a native of Nan’an, Fujian province. In 1903, he came to Singapore and successfully built his business empire. He was involved in the rubber trade, pineapple, and banking industry. He served as the President of the Chamber. He was a firm believer in education and public welfare. In 1952, he set up the Lee Foundation. He is well remembered as an outstanding Chinese entrepreneur, educationist and philanthropist.

(SCCCI Collection)

TAN LARK SYE

Tan Lark Sye (1897-1972) a native of Tong’an, Fujian province. He came to Singapore at the age of 18, establishing his business in the rubber industry. He served as the President of the Chamber. In 1953, he personally donated $5 million to the Nanyang University to fully support the establishment of the first Chinese-medium university to nurture local talents. Today, Tan Lark Sye Walk at the Nanyang Technological University is named after him.

(SCCCI Collection)

The Opening of the Chamber Building (1964)

The Chamber completed the construction of the Chamber building in 1964. The Chamber building integrates the Chinese and Western style architecture design. On 20 September, Lee Kuan Yew, then Prime Minister of Singapore, officiated the opening ceremony of the Chamber building. Since then, the new premises became the “home” of the local business community.

(SCCCI Collection)

The Construction of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (1963)

Loy Chye Chuan (1940- ), a local accomplished artist, painted this watercolour painting. This artwork depicts the vivid construction of the Chamber building in the 1960s. Samsui women were often seen working at the construction site.

(Courtesy of Mr Loy Chye Chuan. Collection of National Gallery Singapore)

The Official Seal of the Chamber, Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Shang Wu Zong Hui Zhi Guan Fang (1906)

The Official Seal of the Chamber,Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Shang Wu Zong Hui Zhi Guan Fang (1906)

The Official Seal of the Chamber, Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Zong Shang Hui Guan Fang (1929)

The Official Seal of the Chamber,Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Zong Shang Hui Guan Fang (1929)

Congratulatory Couplet (1906)

National Service Medallion (1967)

The Founding Council ofthe Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce (1906) The founding Council consisted of 52 elected representatives from various clans.

A Group Photograph of the Chamber's Council (1923) Lim Nee Soon (first row, 5th from left) was then the President of the 13th Council President.

60th Council of SCCCI (2019 - 2022) The Chamber amended the Rules to extend the term of officeof the President and Council from two years to three in 2019.

61st Council of SCCCI (2022 - 2025)

LIM BOON KENG

TAN KAH KEE

LIM NEE SOON

LEE KONG CHIAN

TAN LARK SYE

The Opening of the Chamber Building (1964)

The Construction of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (1963)

The Official Seal of the Chamber,
Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Shang Wu Zong Hui Zhi Guan Fang (1906)

The Official Seal of the Chamber,
Xin Jia Po Zhong Hua Zong Shang Hui Guan Fang (1929)

The Founding Council of
the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce (1906) The founding Council consisted of 52 elected representatives from various clans.

A Group Photograph of the Chamber's Council (1923) Lim Nee Soon (first row, 5^th from left) was then the President of the 13^th Council President.

60^th Council of SCCCI (2019 - 2022) The Chamber amended the Rules to extend the term of office
of the President and Council from two years to three in 2019.

61^st Council of SCCCI (2022 - 2025)