In this research, the interview research method was used, and key informant interviewing was applied. The
interview period was from 7 Jan 2010 till 16 Sep 2013 – a period of 2 years and 9 months. Since he was working
in Brunei, the researcher took advantage of his leave trips back to Singapore to access interviewees to collect data.
It was difficult to get interviews since many were busy, but also there were difficulties in locating Peranakan
professionals or any present-day Baba-Nyonyas who are au fait with the Peranakan culture, and most if not some
were rather busy running their careers or businesses and can afford very little time.