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The Remarkable Story of Benjamin Sheares, as told by author K. C. Vijayan.
Published On Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Raghav Sen
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In “Made in SG,” Melanie Oliveiro interviews author K. C. Vijayan about his biography The Benjamin Sheares Story: From Pioneering Gynaecologist to Singapore President. The book offers a vivid and humanising account of Benjamin Sheares, Singapore’s second President and a prominent figure in the Eurasian community, tracing his journey from working in busy maternity wards during the baby boom era to serving as President of Singapore from 1971 to 1981 at the Istana.
Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from CNA.



