'Yes, it's my grandfather's road'

Mr Philip Chew, the great-grandson of Chew Joo Chiat. TNP PICTURE: ARIFFIN JAMAR

There is a limited number of people here who can proudly say: "Yes, it's my grandfather’s road."

We speak to the descendants of some prominent people from Singapore’s past, whose names adorn road signs around the island.

Among them is Mr Philip Chew Peng Kia, whose great-grandfather was Chew Joo Chiat.

Mr Chew grew up in Joo Chiat Road, where most people knew about his family.