Mak Pak Shee

Mak Pak Shee (Chinese: 麥柏士; pinyin: Mài Bǎishì) was a Singaporean politician.

Career

An African Cantonese,[1] Mak Pak Shee was the leader of the Singapore-based political party, the Labour Party. He left in August 1950.[2] In cabinet he held the position of Junior Minister.[3] In his book One Man's View of the World (2013), former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew described Mak as a "fixer — somebody who facilitated the fulfilment of favours for a fee".[1]

Lawsuits

In July 1948, Mak was meted a fine of $250 for inappropriately including the honorifics "MB, BS" in his name.[4]

Personal life

Mak Pak Shee had at least three sons. His third son, Kok Hoe, died aged eight in February 1957 and was buried at a Muslim graveyard.[5]

References
  1. Lee, Kuan Yew (6 August 2013). One Man's View of the World. Singapore: Straits Times Press. pp. 300–301. ISBN 9789814342568.
  2. "Mak Pak Shee Quits Labour Party". The Straits Times. 5 August 1950. p. 4.
  3. Kim Wah Yeo (1973). Political Development in Singapore, 1945-55. NUS Press. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-8214-0486-7.
  4. "False Title". The Straits Times. 22 July 1948. p. 7.
  5. "Minister's son dies". The Straits Times. 27 February 1957. p. 4.
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