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What makes a person a hero?
To me, the qualities of heroism include self-sacrifice, courage, determination, perseverance and selflessness. Heroes are not those who have achieved what they want, but are those that willing to self-sacrifice and display great courage in times of danger and adversity.
Heroism is about standing up for what you think is right even though you know you may suffer for doing it.
Elizabeth Choy, a teacher, councilor, the 1st principal for the School For The Blind and also a Singapore war heroine. Choy was accused of smuggling money into Changi Prison and was arrested by the Kempeitai, in which she was then imprisoned and terribly tortured.
She was being selfless by helping the Changi prisoners-of-war by passing on cash, parcels, medicine and letters during their deliveries, and even took a greater risk by sending in radio parts for hidden receivers. She was fearless of being caught. She had the heart and spirit to help the prisoners and believed that she was doing the right thing. For this she had shown conviction for doing what is right and abiding by the truth. When she was imprisoned, she was badly treated and beaten but she never admitted to being a British sympathizer and persevered till the very end. For this she displayed strong perseverance, courage and determination to survive and overcome this challenge.
Choy was released after 193 days, but when she was given the opportunity to identify the Japanese officers that tortured her to be sentenced at the War Crimes Tribunal, she chose not to and said, “I don’t hate the Japanese, I just hate the war.” She is kind and forgiving despite what the officers had done to her.
All these outstanding qualities she possessed had made her a war hero.
(Y)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Group 4 Joey's reflection
Joey's Reflection...
Heroes do not need posses any special powers. To me, heroes can be ordinary people who do their best to contribute to the society... just like Ms Elizabeth Choy... the war hero during world war 2...
I think Elizabeth Choy is an admirable war hero to me. I find that she is very brave as even though under such harsh living conditions and cruel tortures by the kempeitai, Elizabeth Choy remain loyal to the British. She did not reveal any information that is beneficial to the Japanese.
Elizabeth Choy, together with the other brave heroes who died during the world war 2, for example Mr Lim Bo Seng, are people who contribute to help defend the Japanese. They sacrificed a lot for Singapore.
Even though Ms Elizabeth Choy passed away a few years ago, I will still show my utmost respect to her.
Heroes do not need posses any special powers. To me, heroes can be ordinary people who do their best to contribute to the society... just like Ms Elizabeth Choy... the war hero during world war 2...
I think Elizabeth Choy is an admirable war hero to me. I find that she is very brave as even though under such harsh living conditions and cruel tortures by the kempeitai, Elizabeth Choy remain loyal to the British. She did not reveal any information that is beneficial to the Japanese.
Elizabeth Choy, together with the other brave heroes who died during the world war 2, for example Mr Lim Bo Seng, are people who contribute to help defend the Japanese. They sacrificed a lot for Singapore.
Even though Ms Elizabeth Choy passed away a few years ago, I will still show my utmost respect to her.
Group 4 Candy, Jia Hui, Joey, Priscilla
Elizabeth Choy, The Heroine
To us, a hero is not only someone who saves the world like superman. A hero can also be someone who quietly contributes to the country through small acts. A hero arises from some 'special' circumstances. Elizabeth Choy is one such hero that many Singaporeans look up to and show respect to.
Many people know Elizabeth Choy, the heroine during World War 2. During World War 2, many anti-Japanese were captured and interogated by kempeitai, Japanese police. Elizabeth Choy, together with her husband, was one of the victims. She was captured for helping to pass food, medicine and messages to the British prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation. She was imprisoned by the Japanese after being suspected of helping British internees.
It was her psychological resilience that helped her endure the interrogations by her Japanese captors. She once said, " I don't hate the Japanese, I just hate the war." That proves that she is indeed a war heroine with a very kind heart. She has the qualities of selflessness, fortitude and valor.
Challenges in the cell alone...
Elizabeth Choy was locked up in a very small and cramped cell for 200 days. The cell was only 4m by 5m big. However, Elizabeth Choy was put into that cell with more than 20 people in it. There was only a tap and a hole for toilet purposes. Being the only female in the cell, it was a big challenge for Elizabeth Choy as it poses an inconvenience for her as there is no privacy at all. Moreover, the awful stench coming from each and every internee's perspiration, human waste and stagnant water fouled up the whole cell and it was suffocating.
Challenges faced during interrogation...
During the Japanese Occupation, interrogations by kempeitai was what everyone dreads the most as the Japanese uses extreme torture ways to get information from people. Internees had to crawl out through a small trap door at the side for interrogation. When Elizabeth Choy was being interrogated, Elizabeth Choy made a painful decision by refusing to adhere to the kempeitai. She did not provide any information to the kempeitai. Seeing that Elizabeth Choy was not willing to give any information, the kempeitai brought Elizabeth's husband, who was being kept in another cell, and in front of her husband, stripped Elizabeth to the waist and applied electric shocks on her bare body.
It is one of the biggest challenge Elizabeth had to face is the withstand the electric shocks as it was excruciating. This also changes Elizabeth Choy's life as even after the Japanese occupation, she had a phobia for electrical appliances.
In her reflection on the lessons learnt from the war, Elizabeth Choy said, "My values are quite changed. I am no more materialistic, even to this day. Never mind if I have no mansion, no diamonds... still I'm happy."
Sources of research information:
1. http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP%20816%202005-01-25.html
2. http://ourstory.asia1.com.sg/war/headline/ec200.html
3. http://www.a2o.com.sg/a2o/public/html/etc/elizabeth/htm
To us, a hero is not only someone who saves the world like superman. A hero can also be someone who quietly contributes to the country through small acts. A hero arises from some 'special' circumstances. Elizabeth Choy is one such hero that many Singaporeans look up to and show respect to.
Many people know Elizabeth Choy, the heroine during World War 2. During World War 2, many anti-Japanese were captured and interogated by kempeitai, Japanese police. Elizabeth Choy, together with her husband, was one of the victims. She was captured for helping to pass food, medicine and messages to the British prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation. She was imprisoned by the Japanese after being suspected of helping British internees.
It was her psychological resilience that helped her endure the interrogations by her Japanese captors. She once said, " I don't hate the Japanese, I just hate the war." That proves that she is indeed a war heroine with a very kind heart. She has the qualities of selflessness, fortitude and valor.
Challenges in the cell alone...
Elizabeth Choy was locked up in a very small and cramped cell for 200 days. The cell was only 4m by 5m big. However, Elizabeth Choy was put into that cell with more than 20 people in it. There was only a tap and a hole for toilet purposes. Being the only female in the cell, it was a big challenge for Elizabeth Choy as it poses an inconvenience for her as there is no privacy at all. Moreover, the awful stench coming from each and every internee's perspiration, human waste and stagnant water fouled up the whole cell and it was suffocating.
Challenges faced during interrogation...
During the Japanese Occupation, interrogations by kempeitai was what everyone dreads the most as the Japanese uses extreme torture ways to get information from people. Internees had to crawl out through a small trap door at the side for interrogation. When Elizabeth Choy was being interrogated, Elizabeth Choy made a painful decision by refusing to adhere to the kempeitai. She did not provide any information to the kempeitai. Seeing that Elizabeth Choy was not willing to give any information, the kempeitai brought Elizabeth's husband, who was being kept in another cell, and in front of her husband, stripped Elizabeth to the waist and applied electric shocks on her bare body.
It is one of the biggest challenge Elizabeth had to face is the withstand the electric shocks as it was excruciating. This also changes Elizabeth Choy's life as even after the Japanese occupation, she had a phobia for electrical appliances.
In her reflection on the lessons learnt from the war, Elizabeth Choy said, "My values are quite changed. I am no more materialistic, even to this day. Never mind if I have no mansion, no diamonds... still I'm happy."
Sources of research information:
1. http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP%20816%202005-01-25.html
2. http://ourstory.asia1.com.sg/war/headline/ec200.html
3. http://www.a2o.com.sg/a2o/public/html/etc/elizabeth/htm
Friday, July 2, 2010
Group Number 3, (Fong Swee Suan) Anna Ng, Calida Soh, Nicole Yang, Wenhua, Antong.
1. What makes a hero? Are heroes only those who have achieved what they want to achieve or did they arise from some 'special' circumstances?
What really makes a hero, in our view, is that a hero accepts the call to adventure and overcome perils in a manner that requires courage and sacrifice, and in a way that benefits the community in some way. A hero, is an everyday person that can change the world. A hero is not someone that hurts others intentionally or does bad things, but they help people. A hero doesn’t always fight crime or always have an opposition. A hero is an everyday person who can change the world for the better. It could be simple like helping one person out or by helping millions. We think that whether a hero is a true hero depends on his inside, that person has to have moral. I think a true hero is someone that goes through hell and back to reach their ultimate goal. To become a hero, they've got to have internal/ external struggles that they must overcome. They must have perseverance to the bitter end, and decide never to give up no matter what it takes.
They have to muster up every drop of energy and strength they have to face whatever evil is threatening them.
What challenges does a hero face and how does his/ her qualities enable him/ her to overcome challenges? Describe at least one challenge and how the hero overcomes the challenge.
Sources :
http://adrr.com/story/hero.htm
http://socyberty.com/tag/hero/
http://historyof07.blogspot.com/
http://www.tnppostwoman.com/imiw/?p=103
1. What makes a hero? Are heroes only those who have achieved what they want to achieve or did they arise from some 'special' circumstances?
What really makes a hero, in our view, is that a hero accepts the call to adventure and overcome perils in a manner that requires courage and sacrifice, and in a way that benefits the community in some way. A hero, is an everyday person that can change the world. A hero is not someone that hurts others intentionally or does bad things, but they help people. A hero doesn’t always fight crime or always have an opposition. A hero is an everyday person who can change the world for the better. It could be simple like helping one person out or by helping millions. We think that whether a hero is a true hero depends on his inside, that person has to have moral. I think a true hero is someone that goes through hell and back to reach their ultimate goal. To become a hero, they've got to have internal/ external struggles that they must overcome. They must have perseverance to the bitter end, and decide never to give up no matter what it takes.
They have to muster up every drop of energy and strength they have to face whatever evil is threatening them.
What challenges does a hero face and how does his/ her qualities enable him/ her to overcome challenges? Describe at least one challenge and how the hero overcomes the challenge.
After he left school in 1950, he became a Secretary in the Singapore Bus Workers’ Union . He was then promoted to a higher position in April 1953. He met Lee Kuan Yew for the first time in 1954, through a friend. On 21st November 1954 , PAP was officially opened. Fong Swee Suan was also elected as a committee member.
In May 1955, he initiated and lead in the Hock Lee Bus Riot. The services of bus transport were severely disrupted paralyzed as buses were prevented from leaving as the strikers formed human barriers by sitting on the ground. It was on the 23rd of April when the workers of the Hock Lee Amalgated bus Co, who were members of the pro-communist Singapore Bus Workers’
The strike was rumored to be instigated by pro-communists. However, it was more likely to have been fanned by anti-colonial sentiments.
The strikers stopped the buses from leaving the depots and crippled the country's entire transport system. In a show of support, students from the Chinese Middle schools came in busloads to join the strikers. They organized donation drives, brought food and money, and even entertained the workers with songs and dances. Other workers also expressed support.
The police attempted to disperse the picketers many times. On April 27,1955, police tried to break up the strikers and injured 15 people. This gained more public sympathy and support for the strikers.
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In 1957, at Changi Detention Centre, Lim Chin Siong and other communists signed a treaty written by Chengara Veetil Devan Nair.
After Fong Swee Suan criticized the manpower policy in PAP, he was transferred to become a politic secretary of the deputy prime minister’s office.
On 2nd Februry 1963, he was arrested for the third time. He was being brought to
On 1970, he moved to Johor and became a branch manager of De Cheng Machinery Pte Ltd. On 1976, he set up You Lian Machinery Pte Ltd. The business involved heavy machinery and estate investments. On 1991, he got his Bachelor of Arts from
He retired on 1996 and continued on an arts research and got an MBA and a PhD degree from another university. He has three children, his eldest daughter, Xiu Min is an architect. His eldest son, Fang Yong Jin, is a mechanical engineer. His youngest son, Fang Yong Zheng, is an electrical engineer.
Sources :
http://socyberty.com/tag/hero/
http://historyof07.blogspot.com/
http://www.tnppostwoman.com/imiw/?p=103
Group 4 Adnan Bin Saidi (Alvin , Chia Che , Derrick , Likai , Zhi Wei, Gillett)
GROUP 4: ALVIN, CHIA CHE, DERRICK ,LIKAI ,ZHI WEI , GILLETT
What makes a hero?
What does it mean by a hero? A hero faces danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. So why do we regard Lt. Adnan bin Saidi as a hero ? He is regarded by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero for his actions on Bukit Chandu. So what exactly did he done ? Lets find out more about him
Introduction of adnan saidi
Adnan was born near Kajang, Selangor and was a Muslim. He was the eldest child in his whole family. His younger siblings, Ahmad Saidi and Amarullah Saidi, were also soldiers. Ahmad, his younger brother, was killed in action after his ship, HMS Pelanduk, was sunk by the Japanese en route to Australia.
Amarullah survived the war and now resides in Kajang, Selangor.
Adnan was married to his wife Sophia Pakir, who died in 1949. They had two sons and a daughter, who died soon after birth. Their sons, Mokhtar and Zainudin Adnan now live in the state's of Seremban and Johor respectively.
Challenges of a hero
Said by Mokhtar, Adnan's son, "My father did not talk a lot. He was a firm man and believed in discipline. He was always serious and fierce… yet had a good heart. There seemed to be a ‘light’ illuminating his face."
At the battle of Pasir Panjang, Adnan led a 42-strong platoon from the Malay Regiment in the defense of Singaporeagainst the invading Japanese. The soldiers fought at the Battle of Pasir Panjang, at Pasir Panjang Ridge in the Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill) area on 12 February-14, 1942. Although heavily outnumbered, Adnan refused to surrender and urged his men to fight until the end. They held off the Japanese for two days amid heavy enemy shelling and shortages of food and ammunition.
Adnan was shot but carried on fighting. After the battle was lost, they wounded Adnan.Then he was taken prisoner by Japanese soldiers, who tied him to a cherry tree and bayoneted him to death.Because of his actions Adnan is currently considered by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero.
Tan Sri Dato’ Mubin Sheppard, an ex-officer and former POW, says of his friend the late Lieutenant Adnan:
"He was heavily outnumbered by the Japanese…they bombed him but he fought on fiercely and inflicted heavy losses on them…. Adnan would have never surrendered under any circumstances. He was absolutely dedicated. In fact, just before fighting, he adopted a motto for his platoon, ‘Biar putih tulang, jangan putih mata’ - death before dishonour."
In their textbooks, he is also credited as the soldier who caught the disguised "Indian troops" marching error in four abreast (Japanese marching style) instead of a line of three (British style of marching).
When Singapore surrendered, the Japanese Kempeitai attempted but failed to find and murder Adnan's family in revenge.Kent Ridge Park, close to the site of the battle, now bears a plaque in commemoration of Lt Adnan Bin Saidi. A museum at Bukit Chandu stands in memory of the bravery of Malay Regiment soldiers. This regiment would later become the Royal Malay Regiment of the Royal Malaysian Army.
The Malaysian version of the Turkish-designed ACV-300 infantry fighting vehicle currently in service with the Malaysian Army was given the name "Adnan" in honour of Lt. Adnan.
VIDEOS
Some pictures
SOURCES
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5DKfX1k2z0&feature=related
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Bin_Saidi
-http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Adnan_Bin_Saidi
-http://ww2db.com/person_bio.phpperson_id=294
-http://schools.moe.edu.sg/phpps/.../students_work/jinhao%20joy4/Ourheroes.htm
-http://web.singnet.com.sg/~nainz/malayregiment.html
What makes a hero?
What does it mean by a hero? A hero faces danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. So why do we regard Lt. Adnan bin Saidi as a hero ? He is regarded by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero for his actions on Bukit Chandu. So what exactly did he done ? Lets find out more about him
Introduction of adnan saidi
Adnan was born near Kajang, Selangor and was a Muslim. He was the eldest child in his whole family. His younger siblings, Ahmad Saidi and Amarullah Saidi, were also soldiers. Ahmad, his younger brother, was killed in action after his ship, HMS Pelanduk, was sunk by the Japanese en route to Australia.
Amarullah survived the war and now resides in Kajang, Selangor.
Adnan was married to his wife Sophia Pakir, who died in 1949. They had two sons and a daughter, who died soon after birth. Their sons, Mokhtar and Zainudin Adnan now live in the state's of Seremban and Johor respectively.
Challenges of a hero
Said by Mokhtar, Adnan's son, "My father did not talk a lot. He was a firm man and believed in discipline. He was always serious and fierce… yet had a good heart. There seemed to be a ‘light’ illuminating his face."
At the battle of Pasir Panjang, Adnan led a 42-strong platoon from the Malay Regiment in the defense of Singaporeagainst the invading Japanese. The soldiers fought at the Battle of Pasir Panjang, at Pasir Panjang Ridge in the Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill) area on 12 February-14, 1942. Although heavily outnumbered, Adnan refused to surrender and urged his men to fight until the end. They held off the Japanese for two days amid heavy enemy shelling and shortages of food and ammunition.
Adnan was shot but carried on fighting. After the battle was lost, they wounded Adnan.Then he was taken prisoner by Japanese soldiers, who tied him to a cherry tree and bayoneted him to death.Because of his actions Adnan is currently considered by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero.
Tan Sri Dato’ Mubin Sheppard, an ex-officer and former POW, says of his friend the late Lieutenant Adnan:
"He was heavily outnumbered by the Japanese…they bombed him but he fought on fiercely and inflicted heavy losses on them…. Adnan would have never surrendered under any circumstances. He was absolutely dedicated. In fact, just before fighting, he adopted a motto for his platoon, ‘Biar putih tulang, jangan putih mata’ - death before dishonour."
In their textbooks, he is also credited as the soldier who caught the disguised "Indian troops" marching error in four abreast (Japanese marching style) instead of a line of three (British style of marching).
When Singapore surrendered, the Japanese Kempeitai attempted but failed to find and murder Adnan's family in revenge.Kent Ridge Park, close to the site of the battle, now bears a plaque in commemoration of Lt Adnan Bin Saidi. A museum at Bukit Chandu stands in memory of the bravery of Malay Regiment soldiers. This regiment would later become the Royal Malay Regiment of the Royal Malaysian Army.
The Malaysian version of the Turkish-designed ACV-300 infantry fighting vehicle currently in service with the Malaysian Army was given the name "Adnan" in honour of Lt. Adnan.
VIDEOS
Some pictures
SOURCES
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5DKfX1k2z0&feature=related
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Bin_Saidi
-http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Adnan_Bin_Saidi
-http://ww2db.com/person_bio.phpperson_id=294
-http://schools.moe.edu.sg/phpps/.../students_work/jinhao%20joy4/Ourheroes.htm
-http://web.singnet.com.sg/~nainz/malayregiment.html
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