Wednesday, February 3, 2010
For almost 2 decades, I've been to my grandma's house for countless times but never did i knew that an enormously huge mansion nearby named the Ng's Mansion was owned by Singapore's richest man.You must see for yourself how big is that mansion. Mr Ng Teng Fong passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Read up the papers and news and he showed that he was a truly humble man despite his success.
He is currently the world's 87th richest man and he owns a stunning fortune of US$8billion which is S$11billion. He is the owner of Far East Organisation which builds your shopping centres, hotels etc. He also owns Hong Kong's 3rd largest property developer Sino Group which employs 9000 employees. A property magnate always avoid the limelight. He never accepts interviews or expose himself to the media because he was so afraid that he would be kidnapped and murdered. He feared that once he's gone, his businesses will all faill and collapse and his family will be finished.
However, what a truly humble man he was. His favourite food is the $2 wanton mee from Newton and he was once spotted packing lunch up to a flight. Several of his employees have also came out to testify that this man had no airs despite his wealth and he was a very nice and polite man.
He worked 18hrs a day and he loved challenges. He will sometimes not sleep at all just to solve the problems present. You could say this man worked to his death.He dedicated his life to what he was doing and he succeeded. He was commited to something which was worth it and I thought that showed intelligence and logic
However, come to think of it again, he did not really have a chance to enjoy his wealth isin't it? In anyway, i was thoroughly impressed by this man. He reflected true intelligence.
Today, my lecturer said something to me which was more of a myth but it was something i certainly wished that it will happen. To be honest, I dreamt of it, thought of it and planned to be. Of course, this is no say say matter and true blood and sweat must be shed. I do not know what the future holds but I will stand by my words and I am certain I will realise my dreams and keep every single one who looked down on me and my family quiet.
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