The anchor and the voice of 10,000 waterfront workers: Jamit Singh in the Singapore story (1954-63)

Liew Kai Khiun

doi:10.1017/S0022463404000232

The anchor and the voice of 10,000 waterfront workers: Jamit Singh in the Singapore story (1954-63)

Liew Kai Khiun

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Jamit Singh's legacy as a charismatic trade unionist and political activist on Singapore's waterfront coincided with its changing political developments. He was instrumental in bringing about this change by transforming the dock workers into an effective political force. His subsequent banishment by the People's Action Party government brought an end to a colourful episode in the history of Singapore's harbour.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	459-478
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Southeast Asian Studies
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022463404000232
Publication status	Published - 2004
Externally published	Yes

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