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The inventor who chased the secrets of the universe
Remembering Mr Sim Wong Hoo and his eclectic wisdom can offer us a sense of perspective in these chaotic times.
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Mr Sim Wong Hoo (right) pictured with the writer at Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-la County, in China’s Yunnan province, in 2018.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF MARISSA LEE
Marissa Lee
When a book about the life of Mr Sim Wong Hoo, Singapore’s best-known technopreneur, hit the shelves in March, one particular anecdote caught my eye.
One of Mr Sim’s old colleagues recounted the days when their company was not doing well and the stock price was low. He recalled that Mr Sim – who died in 2023 – was truly troubled and often said: “I’ve let the shareholders down. So many people here need to make a living – it’s my responsibility.”
