Dr. Wee’s assignments at The Straits Times encompassed notable events at home and worldwide including the violent 1950 Maria Hertogh riots in Singapore, the accidental derailment of a train carrying a United Nations Malaysian Special Force in Congo-Brazzaville, and Lee Kuan Yew's 1966 diplomatic mission to the Soviet Bloc. More evidence of his journalistic adventures can be found on the press passes framed in the display cabinet. Dr. Wee’s contributions to The Straits Times are embodied in this silver scroll holder, which was presented to him as a gift of gratitude when he retired from his roles as Deputy Editor (1959-1970) and Editorial Manager (1971-1973).
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