The Founder Mr. Toh Kian Chui was born in Singapore on October 1, 1927. His was a rags-to-riches story. In his early 20's, he started one of the first road construction companies, Swee Constructions Pte Ltd in 1948. Swee Constructions was a well-known company in the 60s to 90s. It was the company which first paved the runway for the Singapore Changi Airport in the 60s, during Singapore's early days of nation-building. It was also the company which was responsible for the building of Kusu Island. He was a generous contributor, often anonymously, to many charities in Singapore and was awarded the BBM by the Singapore government. Mr.Toh's happiest memory of his childhood was when he went barefooted with his grandfather into a coffeshop (kopitiam) and they SHARED one cup of coffee for the handsome price of 5 cents. Mr. Toh was a man with tremendous patience, courage and incredible tolerance. A man with the highest principles. A most loving father, husband and grandfather, as well as a well-respected friend to all who knew him. Many tales have been recounted about his generosity. One particular memory from a grateful old-timer who worked for his construction company in the sixties, told of the founder's gift of $1000 to him upon his marriage. That was a handsome gift indeed in the days when salaries were typically less than $10 a day. He has never ceased to be generous throughout his lifetime to many who has worked for him. Mr. Toh was a compassionate man, he cared deeply for those worked for him, and has been known to personally ferry his workers to the hospital in emergencies. Yet through all his achievements, Mr. Toh was known for being a quiet and humble man. Mr. Toh loved the game of golf, and he typified the spirit of the game by his integrity, and he was always the perfect gentleman. Mr Toh was also deeply proud of his country Singapore. He has travelled extensively to all corners of the world, and his love for his country deepened everytime he returned home. He passed away on November 9, 2000 at the age of 74. He will always be missed by his family and all whose lives he has touched.