Medals with Arabic inscriptions

Title
Medals with Arabic inscriptions
Year/Period
1990s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
recognition medals
Dimension
Unknown Type: Please refer to parts
Accession No.
2007-00138
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Lim Kiat Seng

These medals with Arabic inscriptions were presented to Mr. Lim Kim San.Mr. Lim was the first chairman of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) and was best known for his contributions in building affordable public housing for the population of Singapore. During his public service career, he held ministerial portfolios ranging from finance, education and defence to the environment.

 

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