
BY DIA HAKIM K.
ABOUT
When their store faces the possibility of being closed down, Father and Son are brought together through moments of nostalgia and reminiscence.
FEATURING
Wan Ahmad as Father
Lim Shien Hian as Son
Photo Credit: Poh Yu Khing (@pyk.photos)
Haji Hashim Enterprise
Haji Hashim Enterprise is Singapore’s oldest bookstore, dating back to 1922. Its founder was the first to create complete textbooks for use in Malay schools and madrasahs after WWII.
Did you know? During war, the business sold homemade Hari Raya greeting cards that were popular with Malayan soldiers posted in Singapore.
Joo Chiat Complex, #01-1051 Singapore 420001 *note: the store is lining the perimeter of JCComplex, it’s not inside the complex!
Opening Hours: 9.30am – 8.30pm
For more information about the history of Haji Hashim Enterprise, click here.
