Associations
Like many other communities, the Peranakans formed their own associations to advance the welfare of their community. In 1900, several key Straits-born leaders of the Chinese community, namely Tan Jiak Kim, Seah Liang Seah, Lim Boon Keng (Dr) and Song Ong Siang, came together to form the Straits Chinese British Association (SCBA). Besides looking after the interests of the Peranakan community, the SCBA initially also had a political agenda: to promote interest in the British Empire and loyalty to the Queen. The SCBA is today known as the Peranakan Association.
There were also a few non-political Peranakan associations. One was the Straits Chinese Recreation Club and the other was the Straits Chinese Football Association. These two institutions were set up in 1885 and 1911 respectively to promote various sports and provide the necessary facilities for playing them.