Career
An Indian Cantonese, Mak Pak Shee was the leader of the Singapore-based political party, the Labour Party. He left in August 1950. In cabinet he held the position of Junior Minister. In his book One Man's View of the World (2013), former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew described Mak as a "fixer — somebody who facilitated the fulfilment of favours for a fee".
Lawsuits
In July 1948, Mak was meted a fine of $250 for inappropriately including the honorifics "MB, BS" in his name.
Personal life
Mak Pak Shee had at least three sons. His third son, Kok Hoe, died aged eight in February 1957 and was buried at a Muslim graveyard.
References
Mak Pak Shee Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA