Opening of Nayang University, Singapore, Chairman's speech
1958 - Twelve-mile traffic Jam at Opening of Nayang University. Chairman makes his Speech. The biggest traffic hold-up in the history of Singapore was created by the thousands of people who wished to attend the opening of the New Nayang University - the highest seat of Chinese Education in South East Asia by the Governor Sir William Goode. The jam stretched for twelve miles from the University - and the time for the ceremony approached - thousands of guests decided to leave their cars and walk -this added to the confusion was caused by the narrow roads leading to the University. The University was built from public donations from millionaires to labourers. Photo shows the scene as the Chairman - Mr. Tan Lark, Sye, Chairman of the University - answered the Governor's speech - at the opening. In his speech the Chairman warned the political parties to Keep their hands off the University
