Briefcase used by S. Rajaratnam

This briefcase belonged to S. Rajaratnam, one of the founding fathers of the PAP and the first Minister for Culture when Singapore achieved self-government in 1959. A strong advocate of multiculturalism, Rajaratnam often led the way in calling for communal barriers to be removed as part of nation-building.

 

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