Ngee Ann Kongsi
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The Ngee Ann Kongsi is a foundation governed by the Ngee Ann Kongsi Ordinance (1933), that is actively involved in educational, cultural and welfare activities in Singapore
. The Ordinance has undergone corrections in Parliament in 2007, adjusting many clauses to keep the Kongsi up to date. It is one of the many Overseas Chinese
clan associations that was set up by immigrants from China in the late 19th century. The foundation's name 'Ngee Ann' is the ancient name for Teochew
(潮州). The Teochews reside in the province of Guangdong
, China
, sharing the province with other communities like the Cantonese
and Hakkas
.
Founded in 1845 by Seah Eu Chin
(佘有进) to look after the religious and welfare needs of Teochew
immigrants in Singapore, it was set up within a temple then at Philip Street named Yueh Hai Ching Temple (粤海清), which is a national monument of Singapore
now. The Ngee Ann Kongsi has evolved to become a significant contributor towards the enrichment of Singapore society. Considered a non-profit organisation, several education institutions, namely: Ngee Ann Primary School
, Ngee Ann Secondary School
, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
, and University of Adelaide Singapore Campus, former known as Ngee Ann - University of Adelaide Education Centre, Ngee Ann Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre at Balestier Road, and the third largest shopping centre in Singapore's famous Orchard Road shopping belt called Ngee Ann City
bears the noun phrase 'Ngee Ann' in their names.
Other assets held include the Teochew Funeral Palour at 10 Ubi Road 4, and also the Memorial at Yishun Ring Road.
The top key 41st Management positions are held by the undermentioned:
Vice-President: Dr Lim Kee Ming, BBM & Mr Tan Kien Lip
Honorary Treasurer: Mr Richard Lee Sew Iam
Honorary Secretary: Dr Wu Chiaw Ching
Honorary Auditors: Mr Tan Hee Nam & Dr Lee Boon Yang
Chairman of Donation & Charity Committee: Dr Lim Kee Meng
Chairman of Temple & Prayer Committee: Jamie Teo Miang Yeow
Chairman of Education and Scholarship & Bursaries Committee: Goh Kim Hock
Chairman of Cultural Committee: Tan Meng Kow
Chairman of Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre: Phua Bah Lee
Chairman of Property Committee: Lee Siew Khwang
Ngee Ann Kongsi's subsidiaries are Ngee Ann Property & Management Pte Ltd, and Ngee Ann Development Pte Ltd, both housed within Ngee Ann City's Tower A. Whereas Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ngee Ann Education Holdings Pte Ltd, Ngee Ann Knowledge Centre, Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Pte Ltd, & Ngee Ann - Adelaide Education Centre are situated within the Teochew Building (formerly Tuan Meng High School) at 97 Tank Road (beside the Church of the Sacred Heart).
The temple, whose name literally translates into "temple of the calm sea built by the Guangdong people", was the first stop for Chinese immigrants in the early 19th century. Before clan associations were organised, temples were the focal point of social activity and many immigrants sought solace in temples such as the Wak Hai Cheng Bio, then situated on the waterfront.
Designed by Chinese craftsmen, the temple was constructed with rosewood imported from China. It has an elaborate roofscape while legendary Chinese figures are engraved on the walls. Wooden tablets with auspicious characters donated by traders and devotees and even one bestowed by Emperor Guang Xu of the Qing Dynasty - indicating the temple's close ties with China can be seen within its perimeter.
It is divided into two portions, one dedicated to Tua Lau Yah or Heavenly Father and another to Ma Zhou or Heavenly Mother. The temple is especially busy during the 1st and 15th day every month of the Lunar calendar, and the 3rd and 23rd days of the third month, which celebrate the birthdays of the Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother.
In 1845, the management of the temple was taken over by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, which acquired the current temple site. Between 1852 and 1855, with funds from the Teochew community, the Kongsi constructed a new temple that was to become a symbol of the Teochews' growing eminence in Singapore.
After nearly a century and a half in existence and a painstaking two year restoration by artisans from China ending 1997, the temple was gazetted as a National Monument. The restoration process included cleaning and patching up the temple's elaborate wooden carvings and figurines. Broken roof and terracotta floor tiles were replaced with similar tiles from China.
Today, the impressive temple attracts not only devotees who pray for safety and luck, but also many tourists.
They are also very active in donation work, providing the funds to educational needs.
The Kongsi gives out bursaries and scholarships annually to deserving non-Christian/Catholic Teochew students who qualify. Scholarships are given to students who besides having good academic results, are strong in extracurricular activities and exhibit leadership qualities. Students with good academic results in need financial assistance may apply for the bursaries.
Another noteworthy scholarship is the prestigious Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal, awarded to the top graduate of Ngee Ann Polytechnic each year. This award is given to a student of any race selected by the Polytechnic. The Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal Award comes with a cash prize and the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to pursue a degree from any university in the world.
The Charities/Donations/Welfare Committee Chairman is Mr Lim Kee Ming, supported by Vice-chairman Mr Teo Chiang Long. While Mr Richard Lee is the Chairman for the Education Scholarships/Bursaries Committee.
In keeping with its strong track record of community involvement, the Ngee Ann Cultural Centre has decided to expand its engagement with the Singaporean Teochew community and its artists. Chinese calligraphy and brush painting, Teochew opera, dance, music and drama are some of the avenues for this continuing involvement.
The Centre has also been active in supporting artists and performers by offering exhibition space, facilities and organisational resources for local and international artistic and cultural activities.
A highlight of the Cultural Centre's calendar is the Annual National Teochew artists Art and Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition. Organised by the Centre on November 19 every year, the event brings together amateur and professional artists of Teochew ancestry to exhibit their works in the Centre's Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall. There is even a section showcasing talent from primary and secondary schools to encourage budding young artistes. The exhibition spans hundreds of contemporary and traditional artworks in diverse media such as Chinese brush paintings, calligraphy, watercolours, oils, acrylic and even the odd mixed media artwork. One outstanding artiste is selected from the exhibitors and honoured by having his artwork highlighted on the cover of the accompanying souvenir magazine.
In the promotion of spiritual well-being, the Cultural Centre has been involved in hosting many Dharma / Buddhist spiritual talks and initiations by Tibetan and Chinese religious teachers from all over the world. Inter-religious organisations have also held talks at the Centre.
Apart from a spacious exhibition space and an auditorium, the Centre also has 2 smaller function rooms on its premises to cater for events of a smaller scale.
The current 39th Chairman of the NACC is Mr Ang Hoon Seng, supported by Vice-chairman Mr Phua Bah Lee.
The Centre organises three annual series of exhibitions, namely: The Teochew Art & Calligraphy Exhibition, Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition, and 3D Art Exhibition.
The Kongsi is continuing to explore new areas that will improve the well-being of Singapore society. One way will be to look into the needs of an ageing population and to explore the field of alternative medicine.
The Ngee Ann Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre at Balestier Road was set up in November 2000 by Ngee Ann Kongsi, investing $1 million in it over three years. The 5000 sq ft (464.5 m²). non-profit Centre offers traditional medicine and acupuncture among modern surroundings.
Highlights at the centre include a select team of physicians from China and a medicinal brewing machine, which extracts the essence of the prescribed herbs and packs them in sterilised pouches, offering a convenient way to consume traditional medicine.
It has as its practitioners some of the best and most respected medical professionals from China. The doctors have specialised skills in the treatment of various aliments from the basic colds, high blood pressure, sinus problems to the more complicated and life threatening diseases like kidney, heart problems and even cancer. Patients have a choice of either seeking traditional herbal cures or acupuncture treatments. The increasing patient numbers at the centre indicate that more people are seeking the benefits of a natural cure system.
The current 39th Chairman of the TCMC is an ex-Member of Parliament - Mr Phua Bah Lee, director also in Metro Holdings Ltd, and Singapura Finance Ltd.
The Kongsi contributes 75% of its yearly surplus to the polytechnic; and to date, it has donated about $100 million to the polytechnic.
But a change in the ordinance in 2007, parliament has approved and decreed that the Kongsi will henceforth reduce the donation to 25% of the yearly surplus, while the remaining amount be donated to other educational institutions in Singapore. The Kongsi now contributes 25% of its revenues to the polytechnic since the change in the Ngee Ann Kongsi (Incorporation) Ordinance, which was passed in July 2007.
Among the first educational institutions to benefit from the new adjustment are:
National University of Singapore
SGD$3 million
Nanyang Technological University
SGD$3 million
Singapore Management University
SGD$3 million
School of the Arts
- SOTA SGD$12 million
National Junior College
SGD$0.5 million
Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus
Autism Resource Centre
Jurong Junior College
School of Science and Technology, Singapore
SGD$8.1 million
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. The Ordinance has undergone corrections in Parliament in 2007, adjusting many clauses to keep the Kongsi up to date. It is one of the many Overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese are people of Chinese birth or descent who live outside the Greater China Area . People of partial Chinese ancestry living outside the Greater China Area may also consider themselves Overseas Chinese....
clan associations that was set up by immigrants from China in the late 19th century. The foundation's name 'Ngee Ann' is the ancient name for Teochew
Chaozhou
Chaozhou is a city in eastern Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast...
(潮州). The Teochews reside in the province of Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, sharing the province with other communities like the Cantonese
Cantonese people
The Cantonese people are Han people whose ancestral homes are in Guangdong, China. The term "Cantonese people" would then be synonymous with the Bun Dei sub-ethnic group, and is sometimes known as Gwong Fu Jan for this narrower definition...
and Hakkas
Hakka people
The Hakka , sometimes Hakka Han, are Han Chinese who speak the Hakka language and have links to the provincial areas of Guangdong, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan and Fujian in China....
.
Founded in 1845 by Seah Eu Chin
Seah Eu Chin
Seah Eu Chin was an immigrant from South China to Singapore, later becoming a successful merchant and leader in the Chinese community....
(佘有进) to look after the religious and welfare needs of Teochew
Teochew people
The Chaozhou people are Han people, native to the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong province of China who speak the Teochew dialect. Today, most Teochew people live outside China in Southeast Asia especially in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. They can also be found almost anywhere in the...
immigrants in Singapore, it was set up within a temple then at Philip Street named Yueh Hai Ching Temple (粤海清), which is a national monument of Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
now. The Ngee Ann Kongsi has evolved to become a significant contributor towards the enrichment of Singapore society. Considered a non-profit organisation, several education institutions, namely: Ngee Ann Primary School
Ngee Ann Primary School
Ngee Ann Primary School is a government-aided co-educational primary school in Marine Parade, Singapore.It was founded by the Ngee Ann Kongsi's Board of Directors - including Mr Lee Wee Nam, Mr Yeo Chan Boon and Mr Lim Kim Seng...
, Ngee Ann Secondary School
Ngee Ann Secondary School
Ngee Ann Secondary School is an autonomous government-aided secondary school in Tampines, Singapore. The school was started by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, a Teochew clan foundation. Set up in 1994, Ngee Ann Secondary was a successor to the now defunct Tuan Mong High School which closed in that same year...
, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic , is an institute of higher learning in Singapore, founded in 1963 as Ngee Ann College with 116 students...
, and University of Adelaide Singapore Campus, former known as Ngee Ann - University of Adelaide Education Centre, Ngee Ann Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre at Balestier Road, and the third largest shopping centre in Singapore's famous Orchard Road shopping belt called Ngee Ann City
Ngee Ann City
Ngee Ann City is a shopping and commercial centre located on Orchard Road, Singapore. The S$520 million building was officially opened on 21 September 1993 by then Prime Minister, Goh Chok Tong. Many Singaporeans refer to Ngee Ann City as "Taka", a slang-abbreviation of the anchor tenant's name,...
bears the noun phrase 'Ngee Ann' in their names.
Other assets held include the Teochew Funeral Palour at 10 Ubi Road 4, and also the Memorial at Yishun Ring Road.
Management
The current 41st President of Ngee Ann Kongsi is Mr Teo Chiang Long, PBM. He is Chairman of Singapura Finance, & See Hoy Chan.The top key 41st Management positions are held by the undermentioned:
Vice-President: Dr Lim Kee Ming, BBM & Mr Tan Kien Lip
Honorary Treasurer: Mr Richard Lee Sew Iam
Honorary Secretary: Dr Wu Chiaw Ching
Honorary Auditors: Mr Tan Hee Nam & Dr Lee Boon Yang
Chairman of Donation & Charity Committee: Dr Lim Kee Meng
Chairman of Temple & Prayer Committee: Jamie Teo Miang Yeow
Chairman of Education and Scholarship & Bursaries Committee: Goh Kim Hock
Chairman of Cultural Committee: Tan Meng Kow
Chairman of Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre: Phua Bah Lee
Chairman of Property Committee: Lee Siew Khwang
Ngee Ann Kongsi's subsidiaries are Ngee Ann Property & Management Pte Ltd, and Ngee Ann Development Pte Ltd, both housed within Ngee Ann City's Tower A. Whereas Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ngee Ann Education Holdings Pte Ltd, Ngee Ann Knowledge Centre, Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Pte Ltd, & Ngee Ann - Adelaide Education Centre are situated within the Teochew Building (formerly Tuan Meng High School) at 97 Tank Road (beside the Church of the Sacred Heart).
Yueh Hai Ching Temple (Wak Hai Cheng Bio)
The oldest Teochew temple in Singapore, the Wak Hai Cheng Bio now stands in the middle of the prime business district of Raffles Place. Despite being dwarfed by surrounding skyscrapers, the 175-year old Taoist temple commands attention with its imposing entrance and wide courtyard.The temple, whose name literally translates into "temple of the calm sea built by the Guangdong people", was the first stop for Chinese immigrants in the early 19th century. Before clan associations were organised, temples were the focal point of social activity and many immigrants sought solace in temples such as the Wak Hai Cheng Bio, then situated on the waterfront.
Designed by Chinese craftsmen, the temple was constructed with rosewood imported from China. It has an elaborate roofscape while legendary Chinese figures are engraved on the walls. Wooden tablets with auspicious characters donated by traders and devotees and even one bestowed by Emperor Guang Xu of the Qing Dynasty - indicating the temple's close ties with China can be seen within its perimeter.
It is divided into two portions, one dedicated to Tua Lau Yah or Heavenly Father and another to Ma Zhou or Heavenly Mother. The temple is especially busy during the 1st and 15th day every month of the Lunar calendar, and the 3rd and 23rd days of the third month, which celebrate the birthdays of the Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother.
In 1845, the management of the temple was taken over by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, which acquired the current temple site. Between 1852 and 1855, with funds from the Teochew community, the Kongsi constructed a new temple that was to become a symbol of the Teochews' growing eminence in Singapore.
After nearly a century and a half in existence and a painstaking two year restoration by artisans from China ending 1997, the temple was gazetted as a National Monument. The restoration process included cleaning and patching up the temple's elaborate wooden carvings and figurines. Broken roof and terracotta floor tiles were replaced with similar tiles from China.
Today, the impressive temple attracts not only devotees who pray for safety and luck, but also many tourists.
Ngee Ann Elderly Welfare Fund / Donations / Scholarships & Bursaries
Ngee Ann Kongsi provides for Teochew elderly - who is under the state's Public Assistance Scheme - monthly cash support of fifty dollars.They are also very active in donation work, providing the funds to educational needs.
The Kongsi gives out bursaries and scholarships annually to deserving non-Christian/Catholic Teochew students who qualify. Scholarships are given to students who besides having good academic results, are strong in extracurricular activities and exhibit leadership qualities. Students with good academic results in need financial assistance may apply for the bursaries.
Another noteworthy scholarship is the prestigious Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal, awarded to the top graduate of Ngee Ann Polytechnic each year. This award is given to a student of any race selected by the Polytechnic. The Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal Award comes with a cash prize and the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to pursue a degree from any university in the world.
The Charities/Donations/Welfare Committee Chairman is Mr Lim Kee Ming, supported by Vice-chairman Mr Teo Chiang Long. While Mr Richard Lee is the Chairman for the Education Scholarships/Bursaries Committee.
Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
The Ngee Ann Cultural Centre was set up in 1998 in the distinctive Teochew Building on Tank Road. The Centre aims to promote awareness of Chinese culture, in particular Teochew heritage - through the medium of visual and performing arts - among Singaporeans.In keeping with its strong track record of community involvement, the Ngee Ann Cultural Centre has decided to expand its engagement with the Singaporean Teochew community and its artists. Chinese calligraphy and brush painting, Teochew opera, dance, music and drama are some of the avenues for this continuing involvement.
The Centre has also been active in supporting artists and performers by offering exhibition space, facilities and organisational resources for local and international artistic and cultural activities.
A highlight of the Cultural Centre's calendar is the Annual National Teochew artists Art and Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition. Organised by the Centre on November 19 every year, the event brings together amateur and professional artists of Teochew ancestry to exhibit their works in the Centre's Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall. There is even a section showcasing talent from primary and secondary schools to encourage budding young artistes. The exhibition spans hundreds of contemporary and traditional artworks in diverse media such as Chinese brush paintings, calligraphy, watercolours, oils, acrylic and even the odd mixed media artwork. One outstanding artiste is selected from the exhibitors and honoured by having his artwork highlighted on the cover of the accompanying souvenir magazine.
In the promotion of spiritual well-being, the Cultural Centre has been involved in hosting many Dharma / Buddhist spiritual talks and initiations by Tibetan and Chinese religious teachers from all over the world. Inter-religious organisations have also held talks at the Centre.
Apart from a spacious exhibition space and an auditorium, the Centre also has 2 smaller function rooms on its premises to cater for events of a smaller scale.
The current 39th Chairman of the NACC is Mr Ang Hoon Seng, supported by Vice-chairman Mr Phua Bah Lee.
The Centre organises three annual series of exhibitions, namely: The Teochew Art & Calligraphy Exhibition, Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition, and 3D Art Exhibition.
Ngee Ann Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre
Now it is partnering China's Longhua Hospital, with their registrars and specialists coming in to provide their services.The Kongsi is continuing to explore new areas that will improve the well-being of Singapore society. One way will be to look into the needs of an ageing population and to explore the field of alternative medicine.
The Ngee Ann Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre at Balestier Road was set up in November 2000 by Ngee Ann Kongsi, investing $1 million in it over three years. The 5000 sq ft (464.5 m²). non-profit Centre offers traditional medicine and acupuncture among modern surroundings.
Highlights at the centre include a select team of physicians from China and a medicinal brewing machine, which extracts the essence of the prescribed herbs and packs them in sterilised pouches, offering a convenient way to consume traditional medicine.
It has as its practitioners some of the best and most respected medical professionals from China. The doctors have specialised skills in the treatment of various aliments from the basic colds, high blood pressure, sinus problems to the more complicated and life threatening diseases like kidney, heart problems and even cancer. Patients have a choice of either seeking traditional herbal cures or acupuncture treatments. The increasing patient numbers at the centre indicate that more people are seeking the benefits of a natural cure system.
The current 39th Chairman of the TCMC is an ex-Member of Parliament - Mr Phua Bah Lee, director also in Metro Holdings Ltd, and Singapura Finance Ltd.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Through the visionary efforts of Dr Lien Ying Chow who was President of the Kongsi thrice in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Ngee Ann Polytechnic started out as Ngee Ann College based at the Teochew Building on Tank Road in 1963. The college later moved to the Kongsi's land in Clementi, changing its name to Ngee Ann Technical College, before taking on its current name in 1982. Ngee Ann Polytechnic is now internationally acclaimed for its academic excellence and close industry links. Some 14,300 full-time and 5,400 part-time students attend classes at the 36-hectare campus in more than 20 fields of study offered by 14 academic departments. It is the second oldest polytechnic in Singapore.The Kongsi contributes 75% of its yearly surplus to the polytechnic; and to date, it has donated about $100 million to the polytechnic.
But a change in the ordinance in 2007, parliament has approved and decreed that the Kongsi will henceforth reduce the donation to 25% of the yearly surplus, while the remaining amount be donated to other educational institutions in Singapore. The Kongsi now contributes 25% of its revenues to the polytechnic since the change in the Ngee Ann Kongsi (Incorporation) Ordinance, which was passed in July 2007.
Among the first educational institutions to benefit from the new adjustment are:
National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
SGD$3 million
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore with the biggest campus in Singapore and the world's largest engineering college. Its lush 200-hectare Yunnan Garden campus was the Youth Olympic Village of the world's first 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in...
SGD$3 million
Singapore Management University
Singapore Management University
The Singapore Management University was officially incorporated on January 12, 2000, and was Singapore's first private university funded by the government...
SGD$3 million
School of the Arts
School of the Arts, Singapore
The School of the Arts is Singapore's specialized independent pre-tertiary arts school. It was initiated by Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts, and caters to youths who have talent and capability in the arts....
- SOTA SGD$12 million
National Junior College
National Junior College
National Junior College is the first junior college established by the Ministry Of Education, located in Bukit Timah, Singapore. It is considered as one of the top five junior colleges in Singapore. NJC offers a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to the GCE 'A' Levels...
SGD$0.5 million
Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus
Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus
The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus schools are a group of eleven all-girls Catholic schools in Singapore. The first CHIJ school in Singapore was established at Victoria Street in 1854, by nuns of the Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus. Today, the group includes six primary schools, four secondary...
Autism Resource Centre
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
Autism Resource Centre is a non-profit organisation in Singapore.Started by volunteers, ARC aims to highlight the needs of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and provide a spectrum of services that helps them maximise their fullest potential and lead meaningful lives in society.ARC...
Jurong Junior College
Jurong Junior College
Jurong Junior College is a junior college located in Jurong West, Singapore. It is the 9th junior college to be established by the Ministry of Education , and was first situated at West Coast Road, next to Pandan Reservoir. The college became functional in April 1981 and opened its doors to the...
School of Science and Technology, Singapore
School of Science and Technology, Singapore
The School of Science and Technology, Singapore or was established in Singapore in 2010. It offers a four-year curriculum which leads to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level examination. Students in the school learn through a learning style focusing on hands-on activities which teaches them how to...
SGD$8.1 million
External links
- Official Website of the Ngee Ann Kongsi (www.ngeeann.com.sg)
- Official Website of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic (http://www.np.edu.sg)
- Official Website of the Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan (http://www.teochew.org.sg)