EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 39 MIN
Jamari Ahmari – The Boyanese, DSTS & Sembawang Shipyard Part 2 | Chronicles of Old Singapore
from Chronicles of Old Singapore · host Loh Kah Seng
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Jamari Ahmari recalls taking the initiative to learn from his instructors at Sembawang Shipyard. He graduated top of his class and became an estimator, contributing to the shipyard’s commercial growth. Once, though, he ran afoul of the company’s strict ‘no long hair’ policy. He married Jamidah from Jalan Pasir Ria, ran an engineering consultancy for two years and continues to work today. He reflects on the three things that shaped his life: family, work and his heritage as a Boyanese. Part 1 | https://youtu.be/WUuy2BrXGps Part 2 | https://youtu.be/YO6X7r-EgGs00:00 His Instructors at Sembawang Shipyard02:56 The Estimator10:10 Management of Sembawang Shipyard15:56 Pros & Cons of Sailing19:35 Getting Married23:08 Long Hair27:46 My Engineering Design Business30:16 Achievements35:24 My Boyanese HeritageWelcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. This is Dr Loh KS, the people’s historian, and I speak to people on their memories of Singapore before it became a global city. Do like the video and subscribe for future episodes. This will help the channel a lot.Write to [email protected] if you have any of these stories:• Old places or kampongs.• Communities – their way of life & culture.• Childhood & schools.• Work or business.YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChroniclesOldSG Spotify | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loh-ks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/61551786759344 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/ChroniclesofOldSingapore
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Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Jamari Ahmari recalls taking the initiative to learn from his instructors at Sembawang Shipyard. He graduated top of his class and became an estimator, contributing to the shipyard’s commercial growth. Once, though, he ran afoul of the company’s strict ‘no long hair’ policy. He married Jamidah from Jalan Pasir Ria, ran an engineering consultancy for two years and continues to work today. He reflects on the three things that shaped his life: family, work and his heritage as a Boyanese. Part 1 | https://youtu.be/WUuy2BrXGps Part 2 | https://youtu.be/YO6X7r-EgGs00:00 His Instructors at Sembawang Shipyard02:56 The Estimator10:10 Management of Sembawang Shipyard15:56 Pros & Cons of Sailing19:35 Getting Married23:08 Long Hair27:46 My Engineering Design Business30:16 Achievements35:24 My Boyanese HeritageWelcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. This is Dr Loh KS, the people’s historian, and I speak to people on their memories of Singapore before it became a global city. Do like the video and subscribe for future episodes. This will help the channel a lot.Write to [email protected] if you have any of these stories:• Old places or kampongs.• Communities – their way of life & culture.• Childhood & schools.• Work or business.YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChroniclesOldSG Spotify | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loh-ks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/61551786759344 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/ChroniclesofOldSingapore
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