It is the key intention, aim and objectives of this paper to examine various cultural features and even common
Peranakan proverbs or sayings and apply them to Peranakan leadership qualities, style and ways in Singapore.
Note that the Peranakans “are fond of quotations (or sayings)”, and most of them are understandably in Baba Malay (Chia, 1980: 50).
The study is also based on the author’s interviews with a small group of Peranakans’ professionals and his cultural background and his impressions as well as perceptions of the Peranakan leadership
in Singapore as they and the author see it