Counting the frown lines on his forehead, Seng Sook must be about the same age as my grandfather. Although Seng Sook had a craggy and gaunt-looking face, he had a kind voice and heart. Being an honest man, Seng Sook did not demand any tips. Through the cracks in his door, I saw Seng Sook and his friends lying down on their beds. Sadly, thousands of tin-mining coolies suffered the same fate as Seng Sook.

Source: The Star April 02, 2021 06:00 UTC