[Wedding invitation card from Mr.Chia Cheng Hoe to Mr. P. R. Hill on the occasion of the marriage of his younger sister, 15th January 1913]
([1913?])

Shown here is a copy of an invitation card sent by Mr. Chia Cheng Hoe to Mr. Percy R. Hill, inviting him to dinner at his residence (Chop Poh Soo) No.97, River Valley Road, on Wednesday 15th January 1913 at 7pm, on the occasion of the marriage of his younger sister. In English and Chinese.

A Baba bibliography : a select annotated listing of sources on the Peranakan Chinese in Singapore and Malaysia
(2007)

This bibliographical work highlights the richness of the National Library's holdings of resources on the Baba community and culture, many of which are located at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library. Included in the bibliography are thesis and rare items in the collection of the National University of Singapore Libraries. The bibliographical listing is organised according to socio-cultural subject headings together with bibliographic citations, library location code and abstract. An introductory...

A comparative vocabulary of the Barma, Malayu and Thai languages
Leyden, John, 1775-1811 (1810)

The book is a comparative vocabulary of the Burmese, Malay (Jawi) and Thai languages. The words are listed according to subjects, along with the English translations. The book also includes a section giving examples of how the words are used in a sentence.

A dictionary of the Hakka dialect
MacIver, D. (Donald), b. 1852 (1905)

A dictionary of the Chinese dialect, Hakka, with explanations in English.

A dictionary of the Malay tongue, as spoken in the Peninsula of Malacca, the islands of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Pulo Pinang, &c.&c. in two parts, English and Malay, and Malay and English
Howison, James (1801)

The Malay language was the mother tongue of the country of the Malays, generally known by the name of Malacca, the chief language of the islands of the East Indies and the lingua franca of the eastern world. Communication in the language between the British and the Malays, epecially with the establishment of Pulo Pinang, thus became important. This grammar and dictionary of the Malay language was offered to the public to facilitate it.

A dictionary of the Malayan language, in two parts, Malayan and English, and, English and Malayan
Marsden, William, 1754-1836 (1812)

A dictionary intended for use by Europeans to master the Malay language. It consists of two parts. Part one has Malay words written in Jawi with romanisation of the pronunciation and meanings in English. Arrangement is alphabetically by the romanised spelling of the sound of the words. Examples of phrases and sentences are included to clarify meanings. Part two is an alphabetical list of English words with equivalent meanings in Malay (Jawi script) and romanised spelling of the sound of the word...

A dictionary, English and Malayo, Malayo and English, to which is added some short grammar rules & directions ...
Bowrey, Thomas, ca. 1650-1713 (1701)

An early 18th century English-Malay, and Malay-English dictionary, including the author's explanatory notes relating to grammar rules for the Malay language, letters, dialogues, computation of time, as well as the Arabic and Malay alphabet.

A grammar and dictionary of the Malay language, with a preliminary dissertation. Vol. 1. Dissertation and grammar
Crawfurd, John, 1783-1868 (1852)

Vol. 1 of John Crawfurd's mammoth work on the Malay language contains the text of his dissertation together with a discussion of the grammar of the Malay language, as well as a brief outline of Malay literature.

A grammar of the Malayan language, with an introduction and praxis
Marsden, William, 1754-1836 (1812)

A comprehensive grammar book on the Malay language written in 1812. Included in the book is a long introduction by the author, William Marsden, providing background information on the Malayan language which prevails throughout an extensive portion of the East Indies, covering the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo to as far as the Moluccas and the Philippines. The appendix of the book contains extracts of texts of Malayan language scripts of letters and literary works, together with English transl...

A handbook of Malay colloquial, as spoken in Singapore : being a series of introductory lessons for domestic and business purposes
Dennys, N. B. (Nicholas Belfield) (1878)

The book contains a series of 60 introductory lessons in Malay mainly for the use of Europeans in the Straits Settlements for whom knowledge of the language is necessary to communicate with the local people in domestic and business situations. A vocabulary of 1900 commonly used words and phrases is included. Examples of usage patterns, grammar and other useful details related to the study of the language are also included.

A list of Singapore periodicals in Chinese held by the Department of Oriental Manuscripts & Printed Books, the British Library
(1987)

This is a catalogue of the Chinese periodicals held by the Department of Oriental Manuscripts & Printed Books, the British Library. The list is updated as of November 1987.

A Malay reader (romanized) for the use of pupils in the second standard of the vernacular schools of the Straits Settlements
(1899)

The first section of the book contains a list of words suitable for pupils in Standard Two. This is followed by a section on Malay phrases and idioms and by two sections on riddles.

A mustard seed celebrating 70 years of service
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School (Secondary)|CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School (Primary) (2003)

This publication commemorates the 70th anniversary of CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School (SNG). It is a collection of recipes contributed by members of the SNG family.

A pronouncing and defining dictionary of the Swatow dialect, arranged according to syllables and tones
Fielde, Adele M. (Adele Marion), 1839-1916 (1883)

This pronouncing and defining dictionary of the Swatow dialect contains 5442 words arranged according to syllables and tones. The introduction explains the eight distinct tones of the Chinese words and how they are Romanized, the Chinese characters used in writing, the tones in combination and the radicals ranging from one to seventeen strokes. It is followed by the dictionary itself in which the words are defined and listed alphabetically.

A sense of belonging and other poems
Victoria School (1979)

This collection contains 48 songs and poems by students of Victoria School in 1979. The poems are arranged in five sections with each section reflecting the pupils' response to one area of thought and feeling.

A sketch of the modern languages of the East Indies
Cust, Robert Needham, 1821-1909 (1878)

This compilation covers the languages of the whole of the region known as the East Indies at that time and, from linguistic necessity, Madagascar and Formosa have been incorporated. It is intended for the linguist and to facilitate the work of students saving them the trouble of an arduous search for materials. Each family of languages is briefly described and then each language in that family is separately described tracing its roots and development.

A visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H.M. ship Maeander : with portions of the private journal of Sir James Brooke. Vol. I
Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904 (1853)

This is the first of two volumes detailing the journey to the Indian Archipelago by Sir Henry Keppel. He describes the places they visited, including Singapore, the local people and their customs, flora and fauna, fighting in Macao and the destruction of pirate fleets in Borneo. The controversy over the suppression of piracy by Sir James Brooke in Borneo is dealt in detail in the last four chapters, especially the rebuttal of the views on the subject expressed by Mr Hume.

A visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H.M. ship Maeander, with portions of the private journal of Sir James Brooke. Vol. II
Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904 (1853)

This is the second of two volumes detailing the journey to the Indian Archipelago and the Pacific islands by Sir Henry Keppel. He describes the flora and fauna of places they visited, native tribes and their customs such as head hunting, cannabilsm and suttee. Chapters 17-19 reproduces the journal of Sir James Brooke in which he describes the adminstration of Sarawak, daily lives of the people, customs and ceremonies, piracy, the characteristics and relationship of the Chinese, Dayak and other c...

A vocabulary of English, Malay and Melano
Tamat, John (1867)

This is essentially a vocabulary of translations from English to Malay to Melano. The words are generally arranged alphabetically in the English language with the There is also an attempt to group related words together e.g. "head", with "nose", "chin" etc. Where there are such occurrences, the arrangement deviates from the usual alphabetical order.

A vocabulary of Malay medical terms
Gerrard, Percy Netterville (1933)

This publication contains the different medical terms in English, alphabetically arranged, with their equivalents in Malay, and brief explanations of the terms. Its purpose is to introduce to the English-speaking medical professionals in the Malay Peninsula and Archipelago accepted terms in the Malay language of certain diseases so that they can explain the illnesses and provide better treatment to the Malays. One of the appendices consists of conversational exercises on specific ailments.

A vocabulary of the English and Malay languages
Keasberry, Benjamin Peach, 1811-1875 (1854)

This publication is a vocabulary of the English and Malay languages. It contains an alphabetical listing of English words with its Malay equivalents in Romanised as well as Jawi writing; a list of English sentences and phrases with its Malay equivalents; a selection of commonly used dialogues for communication with a servant or at the marketplace; extracts from Malay letters and poems; and a list of nautical terms.

A vocabulary of the English and Malay languages
Keasberry, Benjamin Peach (1852)

This vocabulary is intended for the beginner in the Malay language and contains commonly used words in English with their Malay equivalents. A guide on the pronunciation of Malay words is included. Examples of how the words are used in sentences and dialogues are given.

A vocabulary of the English and Malay languages, enlarged and improved
Keasberry, Benjamin Peach, 1811-1875 (1846)

The enlargement and improvement to the work attributed to Benjamin Peach Keasbery. With "English and Malay dialouge [dialogue] I,II, III."

A winter in India and Malaysia among the Methodist missions
Knox, Martin Van Buren, 1841-1912 (1891)

The author travelled to India and Southeast Asia as a missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his book, he describes the life, religious life, architecture and countries that he visited. Of 39 chapters, only 6 were set in Southeast Asia, the majority were about India.

A-B: Kitab Ilmu Saraf


Kitab nahu bahasa Arab yang menerangkan mengenai perbuatan. Teks di dalam Bahasa Arab dengan terjemahan Bahasa Melayu di antara baris.
Bibliothèque nationale de France: (Mal.-pol. 129)

Account of a voyage of discovery to the west coast of Corea, and the great Loo-Choo Island : with an appendix, containing charts, and various hydrographical and scientific notices ; and a vocabulary of the Loo-Choo language
Hall, Basil, 1788-1844 (1818)

In 1816, Basil Hall, a British naval officer, commanded the brig HMS Lyra as part of a diplomatic mission to China under William Pitt Amherst, Baron Amherst. This is a narrative of the survey voyage Hall undertook, travelling to the west coast of Corea (Korea) and Loo-Choo Island (Ryukyu Islands, Japan), with an appendix containing charts, nautical and hydrographical details. Includes a Loo-Choo (Ryukyuan) language vocabulary compiled by Herbert John Clifford, Esq., presenting a collection of wo...

Adat Aceh
(1815 / 1830)

Adat Aceh, in Malay in Jawi script. Apparently copied from Edinburgh University Library manuscript New College 132, but lacking pp.25 and 26 of the Edinburgh MS. Contents:A: ff.3v-26v. Mābain al-salāṭīn, perintah segala Raja-raja. Ascribed to Ismā’īl bapa Aḥmad. Advice to kings, divided into 31 majlis; the end of majlis 5 to the first part of majlis 24 is missing.B: ff.28r-29v. A list of 37 Sultans of Aceh.C: ff.31r-47v. Silsilah segala raja-raja yang jadi kerajaan dalam Aceh bandar Darussalam. ...

An account of the aborigines, of the Malayan Peninsula, and of the Malayan and other tribes, at present inhabiting it
Borie, Pierre Henri Dumoulin (1863)

Contained in this book is an account of the aboriginal tribes of the Malayan Peninsula, originally written in French, by the Catholic missionary, Father Borie, who has spent 18 years living among the native tribal communities of the Jacoons and the Mantras.

An account of the wild tribes inhabiting the Malayan Peninsula, Sumatra and a few neighbouring islands with a journey in Johore and a journey in the Menangkabaw states of the Malayan Peninsula
Favre, Pierre Étienne Lazare, 1812-1887 (1865)

The author gives an account of the wild tribes inhabiting the Malay Peninsula and his impressions and observations during his visit to Johore and the Menangkabaw states. The tribes he described are divided into three principal classes. First, are those who inhabited the interior of Sumatra and neighbouring islands, including the Battas. Second, are the Semangs, found in the northern region of Malaysia. Third, are the many tribes in the southern part of the Peninsula extending as far as Singapore...

Angahku sayang
Syazana Husna Jasnee|Juraida Miswari (2008)

Cerita ini mengisahkan tentang tiga ekor kucing adik beradik, yang bernama Along, Angah dan Ucu. Angah dan Ucu selalu mengharapkan bantuan Along. Apabila Along jatuh sakit, Angah dan Ucu sedar betapa mereka sangat memerlukan Along. Setelah Along sembuh, Angah dan Ucu berjanji akan bekerjasama dengan Along.

Autograph letter signed : [Paris], to Jean-Baptiste Massieu, 1795 Apr. 28
Langlès, L. (Louis), 1763-1824 (1795)

Informing that the Ecole was to teach Malay but the Bibliothèque Nationale does not have a single grammar nor a book in Malay except for a Bible at the Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal; saying that it costs him much trouble and money to build his own small collection before the Revolution and that the Dutch had printed several grammars and dictionaries both in Europe and East Indies; requesting recipient's help to source for books and appending a list of 11 works on Malay (printed either in Amsterdam...

Baba convention 7,8,9 December 1990 letter and programme
Peranakan Association, Singapore (1990)

This is a letter written by the Peranakan Association to its members informing them of the Baba Convention with the programme scheduled appended.

Biscuit drive in aid of St. Margaret's building fund
St. Margaret's Ex-Students' Association

This is a letter issued by St. Margaret's Ex-Students' Association, about its biscuit drive to raise $3000 in aid of St. Margaret's School building fund. Order forms are included for purchase of biscuits and sweets at 50 cents per packet.

Bulletin of the Raffles Museum Singapore, Straits Settlements, series B, no. 1 (May 1936) ; v. 1, no. 2 (Dec. 1937) ; v. 1, no. 3 (Dec. 1937)
Raffles Museum (1936-05 / 1937-12)

This publication contains three issues of the Bulletin of the Raffles Museum Singapore, Straits Settlements. The three issues contain articles on life sciences, anthropology and archaeology relating to Malaya and Java and their inhabitants.

Bulletin of the Raffles Museum, Colony of Singapore, series B, no. 4 (Dec. 1949)
Raffles Museum (1949)

This publication contains essays on the aboriginal peoples of Malaya such as the Temiar Senoi, the Che Wong, and the Temoq. These essays study their customs and traditions, while some attempt to compile the word lists or vocabularies of these aboriginal peoples.

Changing mindsets, deepening relationships : the report of the Remaking Singapore Committee
Singapore. Remaking Singapore Committee (2003)

This report, prepared by the Remaking Singapore Committee, seeks to address the challenges Singapore faces in social, cultural, political and economical aspects, through a review of policies, programmes, and practices.

Charms and magic (Wellcome MS Malay 2)


Ilmu sihir yang bertujuan untuk mengenakan sesaorang supaya jatuh sakit yang boleh membawa maut. Tulisan Arab yang mengelilingi gambar rajah manusia adalah jampi serapah yang digunakan untuk menyeru jin dan syaitan. Terdapat juga cara-cara tradisional untuk menghilangkan penyakit.

Charms and magic (Wellcome MS Malay 3)


Definasi hantu polong dan yang sejenis ; nota-nota tentang penyakit-penyakit dan mentera dan cara-cara mengobatinya. Juga ada menyatakan tanah baik dan jahat untuk buat rumah.

China : its costume, arts, manufactures, &c. Vol. I, II
Breton, M. (Jean Baptiste Joseph) (1824)

"Edited principally from the originals in the cabinet of the late M. Bertin, with observations explanatory, historical and literary by M. Breton. Tanslated from the French"--Title page.

China : its costume, arts, manufactures, &c. Vol. III, IV
Breton, M. (Jean Baptiste Joseph) (1824)

"Edited principally from the originals in the cabinet of the late M. Bertin, with observations explanatory, historical and literary by M. Breton. Tanslated from the French"--Title page.

Chinese language teaching & learning in Singapore : report of the Chinese Language Review Committee
Singapore. Chinese Language Review Committee (1992)

This book, published by the Chinese Language Review Committee, seeks to review the teaching and learning of Chinese language in schools. This report contains the findings and recommendations of the Committee.

Communication begins with you and me!
Ho, Mui Fong (2020)

This book provides tips for early childhood educators in supporting children's language development in the classrooms. It covers three areas: identification of red flags for communication of children from birth to five years; "Stop.Think.Do" strategy to build positive interactions; spoken language extension to model more advanced vocabulary.

Descriptive dictionary of British Malaya
Dennys, N. B. (Nicholas Belfield) (1894)

Based on John Crawfurd's "Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Archipelago", this work contains 3,000 headings arranged alphabetically, providing comprehensive notes and information on towns, villages, rivers, aboriginal tribes, native manners and customs, natural history and many other subjects of interest regarding the Straits Settlements and the native states of Malaya.

Dictionnaire Malais-Francais. Tome premier
Favre, Pierre Etienne Lazare, 1812-1875 (1875)

This premier volume (1875?) provides preface that describes the history of the manuscript to this dictionary. It also includes preliminary notes on the finer points of the Malay language such as the pronunciation, classification of words, etymology, orthography and the list of authors that Favre consulted. The tables of the Malay alphabet are in Jawi, Javanese, Batak, Macassar and Bougis, Tagal and Bisaya, Sanskrit. The words start from "alif" character to "nun" onwards.

Dictionnaire Malais-Francais. Tome second
Favre, Pierre Etienne Lazare, 1812-1887 (1875)

This second volume consists of 879 pages of Malay words (in Jawi script) with its French translations/ Romanised Malay and synonyms. The Malay words are organised by Jawi characters. It is written by a professor in the Malay/ Javanese studies who is a member of a missionary group.

Duplicate of Khoo Seok Wan's death certificate
(1941)

This is the duplicate copy of Mr Khoo Seok Wan's death certificate. This copy, for Mr Ong Seng Tee, the informant, contains details of the date and time of Mr Khoo's passing as well as the cause of death.

Dutch-English-Malay vocabulary
(1700 / 1799)

Dutch-English-Malay vocabulary, with the Malay in Jawi and Romanized script.
(British Library shelfmark(s): MSS Malay F 2)

English-Malay dictionary (incomplete)
(1800 / 1899)

English-Malay dictionary. No indication of author or origin is given. Incomplete; begins with ‘Abandon’ (f.1r) and ends with ‘Rust’ (f.63r). Undated.On f.64v is a note ‘Bor[rowe]d. from Capt. Brown’ followed by a list of admissions to hospital, with mostly Indian names (eg. ‘Singh’).
(British Library shelfmark(s): MSS Eur B 37)

Estate of Chan Kim Hong Neo : grant of probate no. 92 of 1934, and last will and testament
(1933 / 1935)

This is a collection of documents relating to the estate of Chan Kim Hong Neo (1875?-1934), from 1933 to 1935. They include: an estate duty receipt dated 5 March 1935; three memorandums from Deputy Commissioner of Estate Duties to Zehnder Brothers, dated 21 July 1934 and 5 March 1935; grant of probate no. 92 of 1934, dated 3 April 1934; and the last will and testament of Chan Kim Hong Neo, dated 13 January 1933. The grant of probate bears the seal of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements,...

Estate of Cheang Hong Lim : last will and testament, and triple probate, 1891-1899
(1891 / 1899)

This is a collection of documents in relation to the estate of Cheang Hong Lim (1825-1893), a businessman and philanthropist. It includes a handwritten true copy and a typescript copy of the last will and testament of Cheang Hong Lim, dated 30 December 1891. The wills state: Cheang Jim Hean, Cheang Jim Chuan and Cheang Cheow Lean Neo as appointed executors and trustees of the will; Cheang Hong Lim's bequests to his wives and descendants; and management of properties. The handwritten true copy be...