Adnan's gruesome death
Adnan's fierce resistance and refusal to surrender even after being mortally wounded proved damaging to his ending at Japanese hands. Not satisfied with capturing him, the Japanese, angered over the casualties they suffered, dragged Adnan and hung him by his legs to a tree and repeatedly bayoneted him. The brutal torture, which also included repeatedly slitting his throat and leaving his mutilated body to hang and some said eventually burning it, was witnessed by one survivor of the Opium Hill battle, Corporal Yaakob. He escaped death by laying motionless amongst the layer of dead bodies.
World War II (Part 2)
In late 1941, Adnan was posted to Singapore. He brought his family with him and they lived in a big house off Pasir Panjang, an area reserved for officers in the Malay Regiment. When war became imminent, Adnan sent his family back to their hometown in Kajang, Selangor, in December 1941. It was a trying time for him as his wife was pregnant with their third child. When they bade him goodbye, it was the last time that his family set eyes on him.
World War II
When he was 23 years old, Adnan married Sophia Pakih Muda, a school teacher from his village. The couple had three children, two sons and a daughter. Adnan did not live to see his daughter being born and she died at infancy shortly after the fall of Singapore in 1942. Combining the hectic life of a career soldier and that of a father, Adnan was remembered by one of his son, Mokhtar, as "serious and fierce...yet had a good heart". Time with his sons was spent on walks or rugged games as he wanted them to grow up tough.
Introduction
Adnan Saidi (b. 1915, Selangor, Malaysia - d. 1942, Singapore), a lieutenant of the Malay Regiment's 1st Battalion, died fighting the Japanese in one of the fiercest battles in Singapore during WW II. A war hero, he led his men in the Battle of Opium Hill (Bukit Chandu), off Pasir Panjang, giving the Japanese a bitter taste of real combat so much so that when they captured him, they tortured him as revenge before killing him and burning his body. Adnan received medals posthumously for his courage while a memorial plaque was erected at Kent Ridge to commemorate the bravery of Adnan and his men. The memory of this brave soldier also lives on at Kranji War Memorial where his name is etched on the main memorial column wall of the Kranji War Cemetery.
By:Zhuang Yuan, Anthony, Manfred, Winson, Meng Yue
Thursday, July 29, 2010
1933 : Joined the Malay Regiment
1934 : Best recruit of the Malay Regiment
1936 : Promoted to rank of Sergeant
1937 : Chosen to represent his platoon in a military ceremonial parade in London to honour the ascension of King George IV to the throne
1937 : Married to Sophia Pakih Muda, a teacher
1937 : Promoted to Company-sergeant-major and left for Singapore for an officer's conversion course
193? : Graduated as 2nd Lieutenant, leader of the 7th Platoon, 'C' Coy, Malay Regiment
1941 : Posted to Singapore
14 Feb 1942 : Killed by Japanese Army in Battle of Opium Hill, off Pasir Panjang, Singapore
1995 : War memorial plaque at Vigilante Drive, Kent Ridge Park, erected in honour of Adnan and his Malay Brigade
17 Feb 2002 : Reflections at Bukit Chandu, World War II Interpretative Centre opened at Pasir Panjang Ridge
(Adapted at http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_456_2005-01-18.html)
By:Zhuang Yuan, Anthony, Manfred, Meng Yue, Winson
1934 : Best recruit of the Malay Regiment
1936 : Promoted to rank of Sergeant
1937 : Chosen to represent his platoon in a military ceremonial parade in London to honour the ascension of King George IV to the throne
1937 : Married to Sophia Pakih Muda, a teacher
1937 : Promoted to Company-sergeant-major and left for Singapore for an officer's conversion course
193? : Graduated as 2nd Lieutenant, leader of the 7th Platoon, 'C' Coy, Malay Regiment
1941 : Posted to Singapore
14 Feb 1942 : Killed by Japanese Army in Battle of Opium Hill, off Pasir Panjang, Singapore
1995 : War memorial plaque at Vigilante Drive, Kent Ridge Park, erected in honour of Adnan and his Malay Brigade
17 Feb 2002 : Reflections at Bukit Chandu, World War II Interpretative Centre opened at Pasir Panjang Ridge
(Adapted at http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_456_2005-01-18.html)
By:Zhuang Yuan, Anthony, Manfred, Meng Yue, Winson
Elizabeth Choy {hero}
Group 4
Ho Jing Jing (6)
Jasmine Chia Jia Min (7)
Tan Xi Han Alethea (23)
Teng Zhi Qi (24)
Winnie Tan Wei Ni (28)
What makes a HERO?
A hero is someone who walks in when the whole world walks out and renders help to the needy in times of distress, despite knowing the hardships and sufferings that lay before them, honour before death. Someone who is willing to fight for their beliefs and loved ones, despite facing the cold stare of death right before them.
Are heroes only those who have achieved what they want to achieve or did they arise from some 'special' circumstances?
Heros might not necessarily achieve what they had set out to do from the beginning but they had the spirit and courage morally and physically to accomplish greater heights, as well as the strength and determination to volunteer their services and assistance to those in need, despite the harsh circumstances. They always put themselves in the shoes of others and take into consideration their plight and sufferings, they put the welfare of others before their own. They have integrity and justice, they stand by their own beliefs, not being afraid of standing out from the crowd, they pave their own path and are not wavered by what the majority thinks, and could tell confidently right from wrong, putting an end to the evil doings and salvaging the dire situations, fixing the mistakes of others and helping the people. They give their all yet they do not expect anything in return.
What challenges does a hero face and how does his/her qualities enable him/her to overcome challenges?
They face physical and mental torture in their course to make the world a better place yet they displayed courage, not allowing the fear to rule over their hearts where they would disclose any private information to the enemies like ordinary people would. The courage ,determination and patronism the heroes have enable them to remember what truly is important( the country's welfare, the people's needs) and thus, face their torture with dignity. They embrace the qualities of kindness and benevolence, which gives them the motivation to bring hope and joy to the lives of people.
Describe at least one challenge and how the hero overcomes the challenge,
Elizabeth Choy secretly brought daily necessities to the British intenees while they were being warded in the hospital, however, when the japanese found out about her atrocious behaviour, they believed her actions were related to the Double Tenth incident and subjected her to interrogation by the Kempeitai. She did not admit to being a British sympathiser, however bleak the situation seemed. Elizabeth Choy was tortured and starved by the Japanese for two hundred days. She managed to tolerate the torture she suffered in the arms of the Japanese. Throughout, she displayed the qualities of a hero. Even after the torture she received in prison, she refused to name the soldiers who tortured her, empathising with them, knowing that they were just receiving orders from their superiors and they would be subjected to the same torture or be executed if they dared to disobey.
What makes a HERO?
A hero is someone who walks in when the whole world walks out and renders help to the needy in times of distress, despite knowing the hardships and sufferings that lay before them, honour before death. Someone who is willing to fight for their beliefs and loved ones, despite facing the cold stare of death right before them.
Are heroes only those who have achieved what they want to achieve or did they arise from some 'special' circumstances?
Heros might not necessarily achieve what they had set out to do from the beginning but they had the spirit and courage morally and physically to accomplish greater heights, as well as the strength and determination to volunteer their services and assistance to those in need, despite the harsh circumstances. They always put themselves in the shoes of others and take into consideration their plight and sufferings, they put the welfare of others before their own. They have integrity and justice, they stand by their own beliefs, not being afraid of standing out from the crowd, they pave their own path and are not wavered by what the majority thinks, and could tell confidently right from wrong, putting an end to the evil doings and salvaging the dire situations, fixing the mistakes of others and helping the people. They give their all yet they do not expect anything in return.
What challenges does a hero face and how does his/her qualities enable him/her to overcome challenges?
They face physical and mental torture in their course to make the world a better place yet they displayed courage, not allowing the fear to rule over their hearts where they would disclose any private information to the enemies like ordinary people would. The courage ,determination and patronism the heroes have enable them to remember what truly is important( the country's welfare, the people's needs) and thus, face their torture with dignity. They embrace the qualities of kindness and benevolence, which gives them the motivation to bring hope and joy to the lives of people.
Describe at least one challenge and how the hero overcomes the challenge,
Elizabeth Choy secretly brought daily necessities to the British intenees while they were being warded in the hospital, however, when the japanese found out about her atrocious behaviour, they believed her actions were related to the Double Tenth incident and subjected her to interrogation by the Kempeitai. She did not admit to being a British sympathiser, however bleak the situation seemed. Elizabeth Choy was tortured and starved by the Japanese for two hundred days. She managed to tolerate the torture she suffered in the arms of the Japanese. Throughout, she displayed the qualities of a hero. Even after the torture she received in prison, she refused to name the soldiers who tortured her, empathising with them, knowing that they were just receiving orders from their superiors and they would be subjected to the same torture or be executed if they dared to disobey.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
What makes a hero? Are heroes only those who have achieved what they want to achieve or did they arise from some “special” circumstances?
Video
GROUP 8:
Weiling
Debbie
Yushi
Jiaen
Elizabeth
A hero is:
-someone that helps others regardless of the situation.
-not necessarily have to save the entire universe from a catastrophe to be considered a hero.
-as long as he has helped someone from a problem and solved it, he is already eligible enough to be a hero.
For example, when a person helps his neighbor with a simple thing like getting his cat down from a tree, he is considered a hero.
Therefore, a simple thing like that can be done to make oneself an excellent hero to someone. Not everyone has to know that one is a hero, as long as someone knows you are one, you have already become a hero.
Heroes are not only those who have achieved what they want to achieve, they are also help others in need, without expecting anything in return.
One such example will be Winston Churchill. He contributed to his nation in many aspects, especially during the war period. He led his army to success and made many appropriate decisions for his nation. He also gave many speeches that motivated his people. Winston Churchill also achieved many honor awards by putting in his best efforts to achieve what he wants to achieve.
Webs
- http://www.winstonchurchill.org/learn/biography/biography/churchill-leader-and-statesman
- http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1953/churchill-bio.html
- http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/fall_of_singapore.htm
The mau mau uprising was a military conflict that took place in kenya, from 1952 to 1960 between.............
the mau mau ( a kikuyu-dominate anti-colonial-grp ) VS British army-cum-adjuncts
The conflict set the stage for kenyan independence and motivated Africans in other colonies to fight against colonialism. It resulted in violent divisions within the Kikuyu community.
Churchill was the prime minster and when he meet such a challenge, he would use direct action against it.
SOOOOOooooooo.....
He dispatched british troops to kenya to deal with the rebellion. Trying to retain what he could of the empire , he stated that ''i will not preside over dismemberment''
Churchill was a man of great integrity. The mistakes and failures he had were lessons that helped him to be decisive and make the right decisions. Moreover, through all his failures and unpopularity, he still maintained his self belief.
He has a powerful personality and wonderful communication skills. Which gives him the ability to influence, motivate and provide the tools and environment for others so that they can best contribute towards the goals of their community or organisation.
Winston Churchill was a man of successful attainment of the immense courage and creativity, these and his other qualities shaped the war during Britain ''darkest hours''.
WEB:
http://www.winston-churchill-leadership.com/leadership-traits.html
Video
GROUP 8:
Weiling
Debbie
Yushi
Jiaen
Elizabeth
General Aung San
- Some basic info about General Aung San:
Born: Feb. 13, 1915, Natmauk, Burma (now Myanmar).
Died : July 19, 1947, Rangoon (now Yangon).
What makes a hero ??
A hero is someone who is special, that have accomplished great things in life. what makes a hero a hero is that they accept the call to adventure and overcome perils in a manner that requires courage and sacrifice -- and in a way that affects and benefits the community in some way. A hero is a man of distinguished courage and admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
- Challenges he faced ??
In February 1936, he was threatened with expulsion from the university, along with U nu, for refusing to reveal the name of the author of the article Hell Hound At Large.
In October 1938, General Aung San left his law classes and entered national politics. He was anti-British, and staunchly anti-imperialist at that time. General Aung San then became a Thakin when he joined the Dobama Asiayone (Our Burma Union). Then, he acted as their general secretary until August 1940. While in this role, he helped organize a series of countrywide strikes that became known as Htaung thoun ya byei ayeidawbon (the '1300 Revolution').
In August 1945, The Japanese forces surrendered.
Then in 4th January 1948, Burma regained its independence. With his bravery, determination and perseverance, General Aung San fought for independence for Burma and overcome all challenges. Till now, he is still remembered by people and several statues of him adorn the former capital Yangon and his portrait still has pride of place in many homes and offices throughout the country.
-Sources:
http://www.abitsu.org/?page_id=271
www.answers.com/topic/aung-san
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San
- Done By :
Group 6-- Goh kher liang, Koh chon wey, Dalton Sze, Venetia Wong, Vernice toh, Lee yan xuan. (2empathy'10) :D :D
- Some basic info about General Aung San:
Born: Feb. 13, 1915, Natmauk, Burma (now Myanmar).
Died : July 19, 1947, Rangoon (now Yangon).
What makes a hero ??
A hero is someone who is special, that have accomplished great things in life. what makes a hero a hero is that they accept the call to adventure and overcome perils in a manner that requires courage and sacrifice -- and in a way that affects and benefits the community in some way. A hero is a man of distinguished courage and admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
- Challenges he faced ??
In February 1936, he was threatened with expulsion from the university, along with U nu, for refusing to reveal the name of the author of the article Hell Hound At Large.
In October 1938, General Aung San left his law classes and entered national politics. He was anti-British, and staunchly anti-imperialist at that time. General Aung San then became a Thakin when he joined the Dobama Asiayone (Our Burma Union). Then, he acted as their general secretary until August 1940. While in this role, he helped organize a series of countrywide strikes that became known as Htaung thoun ya byei ayeidawbon (the '1300 Revolution').
In August 1945, The Japanese forces surrendered.
Then in 4th January 1948, Burma regained its independence. With his bravery, determination and perseverance, General Aung San fought for independence for Burma and overcome all challenges. Till now, he is still remembered by people and several statues of him adorn the former capital Yangon and his portrait still has pride of place in many homes and offices throughout the country.
-Sources:
http://www.abitsu.org/?page_id=271
www.answers.com/topic/aung-san
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San
- Done By :
Group 6-- Goh kher liang, Koh chon wey, Dalton Sze, Venetia Wong, Vernice toh, Lee yan xuan. (2empathy'10) :D :D
Adnan Hist blog
Introduction
Adnan Saidi (b. 1915, Selangor, Malaysia - d. 1942, Singapore), a lieutenant of the Malay Regiment's 1st Battalion, died fighting the Japanese in one of the fiercest battles in Singapore during WW II. A war hero, he led his men in the Battle of Opium Hill (Bukit Chandu), off Pasir Panjang, giving the Japanese a bitter taste of real combat so much so that when they captured him, they tortured him as revenge before killing him and burning his body. Adnan received medals posthumously for his courage while a memorial plaque was erected at Kent Ridge to commemorate the bravery of Adnan and his men. The memory of this brave soldier also lives on at Kranji War Memorial where his name is etched on the main memorial column wall of the Kranji War Cemetery.
World War II
When he was 23 years old, Adnan married Sophia Pakih Muda, a school teacher from his village. The couple had three children, two sons and a daughter. Adnan did not live to see his daughter being born and she died at infancy shortly after the fall of Singapore in 1942. Combining the hectic life of a career soldier and that of a father, Adnan was remembered by one of his son, Mokhtar, as "serious and fierce...yet had a good heart". Time with his sons was spent on walks or rugged games as he wanted them to grow up tough.
In late 1941, Adnan was posted to Singapore. He brought his family with him and they lived in a big house off Pasir Panjang, an area reserved for officers in the Malay Regiment. When war became imminent, Adnan sent his family back to their hometown in Kajang, Selangor, in December 1941. It was a trying time for him as his wife was pregnant with their third child. When they bade him goodbye, it was the last time that his family set eyes on him
Adnan's gruesome death
Adnan's fierce resistance and refusal to surrender even after being mortally wounded proved damaging to his ending at Japanese hands. Not satisfied with capturing him, the Japanese, angered over the casualties they suffered, dragged Adnan and hung him by his legs to a tree and repeatedly bayoneted him. The brutal torture, which also included repeatedly slitting his throat and leaving his mutilated body to hang and some said eventually burning it, was witnessed by one survivor of the Opium Hill battle, Corporal Yaakob. He escaped death by laying motionless amongst the layer of dead bodies.
Timeline
1933 : Joined the Malay Regiment
1934 : Best recruit of the Malay Regiment
1936 : Promoted to rank of Sergeant
1937 : Chosen to represent his platoon in a military ceremonial parade in London to honour the ascension of King George IV to the throne
1937 : Married to Sophia Pakih Muda, a teacher
1937 : Promoted to Company-sergeant-major and left for Singapore for an officer's conversion course
193? : Graduated as 2nd Lieutenant, leader of the 7th Platoon, 'C' Coy, Malay Regiment
1941 : Posted to Singapore
14 Feb 1942 : Killed by Japanese Army in Battle of Opium Hill, off Pasir Panjang, Singapore
1995 : War memorial plaque at Vigilante Drive, Kent Ridge Park, erected in honour of Adnan and his Malay Brigade
17 Feb 2002 : Reflections at Bukit Chandu, World War II Interpretative Centre opened at Pasir Panjang Ridge
(Adapted at http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_456_2005-01-18.html)
By Zhuang yuan anthony manfred winson
Adnan Saidi (b. 1915, Selangor, Malaysia - d. 1942, Singapore), a lieutenant of the Malay Regiment's 1st Battalion, died fighting the Japanese in one of the fiercest battles in Singapore during WW II. A war hero, he led his men in the Battle of Opium Hill (Bukit Chandu), off Pasir Panjang, giving the Japanese a bitter taste of real combat so much so that when they captured him, they tortured him as revenge before killing him and burning his body. Adnan received medals posthumously for his courage while a memorial plaque was erected at Kent Ridge to commemorate the bravery of Adnan and his men. The memory of this brave soldier also lives on at Kranji War Memorial where his name is etched on the main memorial column wall of the Kranji War Cemetery.
World War II
When he was 23 years old, Adnan married Sophia Pakih Muda, a school teacher from his village. The couple had three children, two sons and a daughter. Adnan did not live to see his daughter being born and she died at infancy shortly after the fall of Singapore in 1942. Combining the hectic life of a career soldier and that of a father, Adnan was remembered by one of his son, Mokhtar, as "serious and fierce...yet had a good heart". Time with his sons was spent on walks or rugged games as he wanted them to grow up tough.
In late 1941, Adnan was posted to Singapore. He brought his family with him and they lived in a big house off Pasir Panjang, an area reserved for officers in the Malay Regiment. When war became imminent, Adnan sent his family back to their hometown in Kajang, Selangor, in December 1941. It was a trying time for him as his wife was pregnant with their third child. When they bade him goodbye, it was the last time that his family set eyes on him
Adnan's gruesome death
Adnan's fierce resistance and refusal to surrender even after being mortally wounded proved damaging to his ending at Japanese hands. Not satisfied with capturing him, the Japanese, angered over the casualties they suffered, dragged Adnan and hung him by his legs to a tree and repeatedly bayoneted him. The brutal torture, which also included repeatedly slitting his throat and leaving his mutilated body to hang and some said eventually burning it, was witnessed by one survivor of the Opium Hill battle, Corporal Yaakob. He escaped death by laying motionless amongst the layer of dead bodies.
Timeline
1933 : Joined the Malay Regiment
1934 : Best recruit of the Malay Regiment
1936 : Promoted to rank of Sergeant
1937 : Chosen to represent his platoon in a military ceremonial parade in London to honour the ascension of King George IV to the throne
1937 : Married to Sophia Pakih Muda, a teacher
1937 : Promoted to Company-sergeant-major and left for Singapore for an officer's conversion course
193? : Graduated as 2nd Lieutenant, leader of the 7th Platoon, 'C' Coy, Malay Regiment
1941 : Posted to Singapore
14 Feb 1942 : Killed by Japanese Army in Battle of Opium Hill, off Pasir Panjang, Singapore
1995 : War memorial plaque at Vigilante Drive, Kent Ridge Park, erected in honour of Adnan and his Malay Brigade
17 Feb 2002 : Reflections at Bukit Chandu, World War II Interpretative Centre opened at Pasir Panjang Ridge
(Adapted at http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_456_2005-01-18.html)
By Zhuang yuan anthony manfred winson
Monday, July 26, 2010
Fong Swee Suan
Secondary 2 history assignment
Topic: Fong Swee Suan
Fong Swee Suan was born in 1931, in Singapore. In his tender years as Singapore was still under British rule after World War 2. He supported anti-colonial movements and joined Singapore’s currently running party, PAP (People’s Action Party). He also played a major role in Singapore’s independence and in trade union movement.
However, he also objected to Singapore’s decision to merge with Malaysia and broke off from PAP, to join Lim Chin Siong’s Barisan Socialis, which was pro-communist.
He was working in SWBU (Singapore’s Bus Worker’s Union) and together with Lim Chin Siong, led the Hock Lee bus riots. This particular day was called Black Thursday and is still remembered by many people nowadays.
Fong Swee Suan was arrested in an operation called Operation Coldstore that arrested 111 pro-communist members in political parties.
Troubles faced by Fong Swee Suan
Despite his efforts in the PAP trying to vie for anti-colonialism, the PAP and Labour Front (led by David Marshall) efforts were denied as the governor refused to give them control.
He was against merger with Malaysia, which at that time was considered the best plan since Singapore was believed to be unable to survive as such a small country. However, this was proved wrong on 9 August 1965 when Singapore became independent.
During his days in Barisan Socialis, Fong Swee Suan faced much objections and resistance from both PAP and Labour Front founders, mostly, Lim Yew Hock and David Marshall.
In Lim Yew Hock’s attempt to stop pro-communism, Fong Swee Suan was arrested in operation Coldstore, but was released much later.
Topic: Fong Swee Suan
Fong Swee Suan was born in 1931, in Singapore. In his tender years as Singapore was still under British rule after World War 2. He supported anti-colonial movements and joined Singapore’s currently running party, PAP (People’s Action Party). He also played a major role in Singapore’s independence and in trade union movement.
However, he also objected to Singapore’s decision to merge with Malaysia and broke off from PAP, to join Lim Chin Siong’s Barisan Socialis, which was pro-communist.
He was working in SWBU (Singapore’s Bus Worker’s Union) and together with Lim Chin Siong, led the Hock Lee bus riots. This particular day was called Black Thursday and is still remembered by many people nowadays.
Fong Swee Suan was arrested in an operation called Operation Coldstore that arrested 111 pro-communist members in political parties.
Troubles faced by Fong Swee Suan
Despite his efforts in the PAP trying to vie for anti-colonialism, the PAP and Labour Front (led by David Marshall) efforts were denied as the governor refused to give them control.
He was against merger with Malaysia, which at that time was considered the best plan since Singapore was believed to be unable to survive as such a small country. However, this was proved wrong on 9 August 1965 when Singapore became independent.
During his days in Barisan Socialis, Fong Swee Suan faced much objections and resistance from both PAP and Labour Front founders, mostly, Lim Yew Hock and David Marshall.
In Lim Yew Hock’s attempt to stop pro-communism, Fong Swee Suan was arrested in operation Coldstore, but was released much later.
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