JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has revived the 'Chinese Major' title which was first introduced in the 19th century to forge ties ...
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has revived the"Chinese Major" title which was first introduced in the 19th century to forge ties between the Johor royal family and the Chinese community in the southern state.
Mr Wong Ah Fook, who died in 1918, constructed iconic buildings such as the Victoria Concert Hall in Singapore and the Istana Besar in Johor. A main street in downtown Johor Bahru is named after him. The statement also noted that the title was first introduced in 1840 by Temeggong Daeng Ibrahim, during the rule of Sultan Abu Bakar.
Dr Abdul Rahim highlighted that the job of the"Kangcu" included being a link between the Johor Sultan and the Chinese community in Johor, gather feedback from the Chinese community to ensure that they were not marginalised, as well as build and strengthen their ties with the larger community.
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