What a kind, hard working man. This is why I have a soft spot for the elderly immigrants; hard working, honest, and grateful for everything. The way he spoke reminded me of my late grandma too
@@Adam50457 Honestly, what's your problem? First off, what evidence do you have to prove the story is fake? Just because the story CAN be potentially fabricated doesn't mean it IS for a fact fake. That's a common fallacy. Second, "WHITEWASH a coward & TRAITOR!!!" I assume you refer to Lee Kuan Yew? Oh, the disrespect! Look, nobody is perfect, and his leadership definitely isn't to everyone's tastes, but it is undeniable that without him, Singapore might barely survive. The economy might be so bad you might never get a chance to sit confortably at home and angrily blame LKY on your keyboard. And why is he a TRAITOR!!! ? Lastly, don't you think it makes for a more intriguing story for Lee Kuan Yew to have had a more dangerous survival story?
Yeah, I couldn't help thinking... In an alternative reality, LKY actually got on that lorry and today Singapore is a very much different place. Watching too much Iron Sky, lol.
We wouldnt know if it is different. Maybe hundreds of even more capable men were shot and killed in sook ching and we'll never know of their brilliance. War is sad.
Plus, the Japanese soldier who pointed at Mr Lee might have never imagined he nearly sent the future founding father of Singapore to his death, if he lived long enough to see singapore becoming so successful
@@truth8307 oh come on. Just let people respect people in their own way. It doesn't matter what religion you're from, what matters is your intentions and this person meant well
That one decision to "go back and take his clothes" forever changed the history of Singapore. It's amazing how one little split second decision can change the world so much. George W. Bush also made such a split second decision that led to him surviving WW2 and forever changed history.
@@truth8307 Thats not how karma works. Karma is a result of actions, karma is not some sentient being or force that actively seeks certain results - it just happens because something else happened.
He believed that he was lucky, but I truly believe he was destined. Rarer than an occasion of blue moon, Mr. LKY is chosen by the heaven, implied by fate to build the nation, and fulfilled his destiny.
This man Mr Koh was from Fukien province of Putien Henghwa. Most of them came to Nanyang in Dutch Indonesia, British Malaya and Singapore as rickshaw pullers.
Thanks Dr.Lee Suan Yew for sharing this heartwarming story, reminded me kindness beget kindness. There were too many news about scams etc that made ppl sometimes hesitate to help each other
Brilliant man and architect of modern day Singapore. Lee was the second smartest person in Singapore (his wife was first!) and realized his dream of an independent, safe, affluent Singapore.
The kindness of Mr. Koh was incredible, he may have been the unofficial protector to Singapore. This video also highlights the nastiness & cruelty of the Japanese during WW2.
This the reason i wasn't surprised why Singapore is a successful and prosperous country because lee kuan yews family Was very kind . Long live Singapore
The another important lucky coincidence was also how : Imperial Japanese soldiers who noticed Lee Kuan Yew missing escaped then searched around already ended their duty shift. And then the next shift's on-duty soldiers did not know to continue or just unimportantly forgot so did not bother to!
No wonder our late PM has such great leadership…because of his mother’s wonderful great n gracious upbringing; good begets good (instilling Chinese values n culture n roots in her children) in which tats what the late PM LKY wished Singapore to be….a gracious country but sad to say😢a huge influx of foreigners who dun share the same visions and sentiments n values, r only here for the $$$ is gonna change the values of Singapore ….so sad 😢to see LKY’s efforts going down the drain…
"Saving a life is better than building a seven level pagoda" - A Chinese saying, which Mr Koh Teong Koo lived and managed to sort of 'Save a Country' through saving one man whom would changed the whole country trajectory. Small Man Great Heart!! (very similar to the Singapore we all know of~ small country with a big heart) =)
I m malaysian chinese 1st time saw this real article i great details How today SPOREANs to b grateful to mr koh de rickshaw who saved LKY fr de evil japanese during invasion I cant offer any deeds too old now my age 80+ yrs But younger Sporens can activate a kind of rememberance to mr koh good deeds What say U now thx 12 oct 2024
Chinese people tend to be against allowing people to have guns such as what is allowed in the US. But the Nanjing massacre and Sook Ching are prime examples of why it is important for men and women to have military weapons.
I being a lau hokkien don’t understand a word he was saying..may be i can understand better if he spoke in cantonese, even though i am also very poor in cantonese, may be can catch 25% of it.
I THINK NOT OTHER PEOPLE SAVED LKY but instead Abdul Rahman the former Malaysia Prime Minister, cause released Singapore as Independent Country so and so we can manage and have our own goals and Gov. without Malaysia country interferences Should Thanks To Abdul Rahman or else Singapore cannot be like Now....Correct ye Guys..
What a kind, hard working man. This is why I have a soft spot for the elderly immigrants; hard working, honest, and grateful for everything. The way he spoke reminded me of my late grandma too
The rickshaw puller essentially countdown have changed Singapore’s history
This girl is very class of her own her name will shine and bring people together.
Thank you Uncle Koh for your kindness and generosity in saving my Prime Minister Mr.Lee and his family.
How ironic that the poorest of the poor saved the savior of Singapore Mr. LKY. There should be a movie made about this amazing story!
This should be in Singaporean students history books
Actually is haha
@@Adam50457 ok boomer, why would anyone want to fabricate a story like this?
@@Nickstummy simple lah!!! WHITEWASH a coward & TRAITOR!!!
@@thedr34m7 oh, I don’t think mine had it when I was in secondary school, good to know! 👍🏾
@@Adam50457 Honestly, what's your problem?
First off, what evidence do you have to prove the story is fake? Just because the story CAN be potentially fabricated doesn't mean it IS for a fact fake. That's a common fallacy.
Second, "WHITEWASH a coward & TRAITOR!!!" I assume you refer to Lee Kuan Yew? Oh, the disrespect! Look, nobody is perfect, and his leadership definitely isn't to everyone's tastes, but it is undeniable that without him, Singapore might barely survive. The economy might be so bad you might never get a chance to sit confortably at home and angrily blame LKY on your keyboard. And why is he a TRAITOR!!! ?
Lastly, don't you think it makes for a more intriguing story for Lee Kuan Yew to have had a more dangerous survival story?
Wow imagine how history would've been so different
Yeah, I couldn't help thinking... In an alternative reality, LKY actually got on that lorry and today Singapore is a very much different place. Watching too much Iron Sky, lol.
We wouldnt know if it is different. Maybe hundreds of even more capable men were shot and killed in sook ching and we'll never know of their brilliance. War is sad.
@@epicdoik That is true. I once read that, if not for wars, Man would have walked on the moon a thousand years ago or earlier.
@@youreright disagree. Even if you don't believe in predestination, you must keep in mind the technology that has come about because of war.
This man was really a great benefactor to LKY and Singapore. If not for him, Singapore will definitely be a very different place today
Half correct, LKY before he was born he was chosen by God to lead Singapore!!!
@@kennylee9413 the best gift Singapore could ever have
You can say anything about LKY until the cow come home still he is the best in the world.
Plus, the Japanese soldier who pointed at Mr Lee might have never imagined he nearly sent the future founding father of Singapore to his death, if he lived long enough to see singapore becoming so successful
Thank you for sharing
"Kindness begets kindness"
God bless Mr. Koh, may you rest in pearce. What a kind man he was.
Please respect Chinese culture, they are not necessarily god believers.
@@truth8307 He is not disrespecting Chinese culture in any way. He is wishing well for Mr Koh through his belief in his own religion.
@@truth8307 oh come on. Just let people respect people in their own way. It doesn't matter what religion you're from, what matters is your intentions and this person meant well
@@sonochinos Chinese will not tell a Christian, "Buddha bless you or karma bless you".
@@jowaitheduk2071 Chinese will not take for granted and tell a Westerner Buddha bless you or karma bless you.
It wasn't just he who was lucky, it was also very lucky for Singapore that a man of such vision lived to see that vision for Singapore realised.
Be kind to all. We don't know who will be the ones to help us in our hour of need. Great story and lesson in life. Should be in our history books. 👍
I am really touched 👌 must say Singapore is lucky to have such a great leader, kindness should be respected 👌 wonderful
That one decision to "go back and take his clothes" forever changed the history of Singapore. It's amazing how one little split second decision can change the world so much. George W. Bush also made such a split second decision that led to him surviving WW2 and forever changed history.
Karma can always find its way for things to happen.
@@truth8307 Thats not how karma works. Karma is a result of actions, karma is not some sentient being or force that actively seeks certain results - it just happens because something else happened.
@@deioped that's what I mean, it's due to both his past and present actions as well as the Singaporeans of course
It’s good that George W Bush survived, but pity the millions of lives that perished and/or injured during the senseless Iraqi War.......
I came here for something intellectual and couldn't help choking on food for the soul. Inspirational!
He believed that he was lucky, but I truly believe he was destined.
Rarer than an occasion of blue moon, Mr. LKY is chosen by the heaven, implied by fate to build the nation, and fulfilled his destiny.
Very educational. I’m proud to be a singaporean, knowing this history.
This man Mr Koh was from Fukien province of Putien Henghwa.
Most of them came to Nanyang in Dutch Indonesia, British Malaya and Singapore as rickshaw pullers.
What a remarkable story. To this day, I still continue to learn and draw inspiration from the inimitable LKY.
Thanks Dr.Lee Suan Yew for sharing this heartwarming story, reminded me kindness beget kindness. There were too many news about scams etc that made ppl sometimes hesitate to help each other
Brilliant man and architect of modern day Singapore.
Lee was the second smartest person in Singapore (his wife was first!) and realized his dream of an independent, safe, affluent Singapore.
The kindness of Mr. Koh was incredible, he may have been the unofficial protector to Singapore. This video also highlights the nastiness & cruelty of the Japanese during WW2.
This the reason i wasn't surprised why Singapore is a successful and prosperous country because lee kuan yews family Was very kind . Long live Singapore
the servant knew he was treated well and thus...
Watching this breaks my heart ...what an awesome man...❤
This is a great story ..kindness begat kindness ...should be a good story for our school children
POV: You got this in your recommended.
People don't act like that these days anymore....
Treat even a rickshaw puller well ,how nice ,
Incredible Kindness.
The richshaw puller really changed history
Woh2 I never know Mr Lee Kwan Yew family have such great legacy as he himself was already great
If they had enough money to send LKY to the UK for his university in that era, they are considered very affluent.
Kindness begets kindness. Evil gets karma. Life is fated. May all the good souls rest in peace and get rewarded in the hereafter.
Lion and mouse - Aesop's fable. An act of kindness is never wasted
History of singapore might have change is an understatement. Definitely would have change.
@Tikthat I think Singapore would probably be another state of Malaysia.
This deserves more comments
The another important lucky coincidence was also how : Imperial Japanese soldiers who noticed Lee Kuan Yew missing escaped then searched around already ended their duty shift. And then the next shift's on-duty soldiers did not know to continue or just unimportantly forgot so did not bother to!
No wonder our late PM has such great leadership…because of his mother’s wonderful great n gracious upbringing; good begets good (instilling Chinese values n culture n roots in her children) in which tats what the late PM LKY wished Singapore to be….a gracious country but sad to say😢a huge influx of foreigners who dun share the same visions and sentiments n values, r only here for the $$$ is gonna change the values of Singapore ….so sad 😢to see LKY’s efforts going down the drain…
Respect to Mr. Koh Teong Koo and Mr. Lee Kuan Yew & families 🙏
I recognise that dialect. It's the Fuzhou dialect
It's Hing Hua, not fuzhou
@@kenenjee it's Heng Hua and for your information, once the richest man in Singapore Ng Teng Hong is also Heng Hua.
my heart is full after watching this.
Appreciate life's lessons, normally its free, just listen
SG should make the rickshaw national vehicle
A very touching story
Wow, what a touching story
Bravo Koh Teong Koo five star honor
No star can compare to Mr Koh does to Lee's family.
I know LKY used his magick to trick his way out , but that he had a helper puts it in a new light.
I'm proud to call LKY my prime minister
You mean Lee Hsien Loong?
@@justsomeonewithagun4313 Lee Kuan Yew
@@dakapil8398 then you mean ex prime minister?
"Saving a life is better than building a seven level pagoda" - A Chinese saying, which Mr Koh Teong Koo lived and managed to sort of 'Save a Country' through saving one man whom would changed the whole country trajectory. Small Man Great Heart!! (very similar to the Singapore we all know of~ small country with a big heart) =)
It is very touching and very heartwarming!!!
The rickshaw puller is the saviour of Singapore!!
I m malaysian chinese
1st time saw this real article i great details
How today SPOREANs to b grateful to mr koh de rickshaw who
saved LKY fr de evil japanese during invasion
I cant offer any deeds too old now
my age 80+ yrs
But younger Sporens can activate a kind of rememberance to mr koh good deeds
What say U now thx
12 oct 2024
Bro made history itself
Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. And the Chinese in the world have proven this to be right!
I literally watched this in school today and it was recommended to me 😳
It's all about destiny.
Wow. Lucky I took History to learn more about the world in the past because there such interesting stories like this other than WAR
Humble warrior.
Awesome story really enjoyed that so honorable amen
Amazing.
Respect
Proud that I share the same surname as Teong Koo who helped to change the course of history for Singapore. Heheh
Any idea why he didn't chose to stay in Singapore?
The Lees must have had an amazing life.
any roads name koh teong koo?
My mother used to says Tiger died left the skin and human being die leave their name that is LKY
Has anyone noticed the left picture of 5:28 is in the P4 Social Studies textbook?
This could’ve changed the courses of our history
“The entire history of Singapore would be changed” and our Social Studies books would be changed also.
LUCKILY FOR HIM WE GOT LKY
Nice.touching
wow! my fellow Hing Hua Koh Teong Koo saved LKY.
Chinese people tend to be against allowing people to have guns such as what is allowed in the US.
But the Nanjing massacre and Sook Ching are prime examples of why it is important for men and women to have military weapons.
useless, can't fight an organised trained army. higher chances of being killed if you have weapons.
The one and only Prime Minister of Singapore
eee my teacher told me to watch this as a assignment. Then do the worksheet
Onlu 14k view whh got school ise
@Jeong Wonho im in ri
@@zengjingshou1963 bruh so is he
@@zengjingshou1963 yeah my teacher also made us do
Learn your history boy. Be proud of our pioneers.
Get more
Beautiful story! But given how much power and money this Li family had, they could have done more for this man.
*Lee
Put him in the Cabinet?
@@user-vt5ln7qq4j God bless Singapore
Thank you for the video. Japanese denying all these history.
Thier mother so pretty😘
Creators
I hope that Singapore will not experienced the impact of WW3.
Then stop boasting the SAF. Stay humble. If anything happens Singapore will surely lose. Wont stand a single chance against ANY enemy forces.
KOH TEONG KOO😇🙏🙏🙏
Will i be able to get Mr Koh kids or grand children contact in Xiaman please
❤❤🙏🙏
the hokkien translation for mr koh missed out abit here and there
I think is correctly translated. Not hokkien, is heng hua I think.
@@tanky815 yep its abit of heng hua, but he's the pintan, fuqing area i think
I being a lau hokkien don’t understand a word he was saying..may be i can understand better if he spoke in cantonese, even though i am also very poor in cantonese, may be can catch 25% of it.
@@limkh9025 my parents speak hinhua, so his is like 30% similar
@@Wuyh99 when I was a boy my barber was a hinhua, when he scolded his children I also didn’t understand a word😅
LKY is God for Singapore, the man and his team created beautiful Singapore. Regarding race, religion
Great leaders in the world thanks to LKY🙏
This is Sad
japan deny they did anything wrong in wwii
Did he tho
Ya @Poon Ah meo.
If Japan try Invading Sinp now.... 100 ass lashes
Japan would crush us
100 ass lashes ti singaoire
@@DarkwearGT no
友情❤
is he still alive? the man dat saved LKY
@Affan Ansari The clip stated he died in 1998 in China.
@@eugenechin2863 okie thanks i missed dat part
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He was saved by another but later he was ruthless towards some innocent people..why?
absolute chad
我々の先祖が犯したことについて、衷心より慙愧に堪えない。
He ended up a dictator and creating a family fiefdom out of Singapore. So much for democracy.
I THINK NOT OTHER PEOPLE SAVED LKY
but instead Abdul Rahman the former
Malaysia Prime Minister, cause released
Singapore as Independent Country so and
so we can manage and have our own goals
and Gov. without Malaysia country interferences
Should Thanks To Abdul Rahman or else Singapore
cannot be like Now....Correct ye Guys..
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Return back the kindness? And whose land you stepping on? Genociding the natives of Singapore(not chinese) is called returning back kindness?
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