Sound Of Memories, The: Recordings From The Oral History Centre, Singapore - Softcover

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Cheong Suk-Wai is a lawyer by training, and a writer by choice. A former ASEAN Scholar and Thomson Foundation Scholar, she has been a construction litigator, a journalist and a public servant. Suk-Wai's varied background has helped her plumb the varieties of human experience for this book. In her 18 years at The Straits Times, Suk-Wai has won 32 journalism awards, including from the Society of Publishers in Asia. She has authored five books, notably In Chambers (2017), the history of Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers; Living The Singapore Story (2015), on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the nation's independence; and Rodyk (2011), the story of Singapore's oldest law firm.

About the National Archives of Singapore

As the official keeper of Singapore's history and heritage, the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) — an institution of the National Library Board — manages public records and provides advice to government agencies on records management. From government files, private memoirs, maps and photographs to oral history interviews and audiovisual materials, NAS is responsible for the collection, preservation and management of Singapore's public and private archival records, some of which date back to the early 19th century. NAS also promotes public interest in the nation's history and heritage through educational programmes, exhibitions and publications.