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Shown here is a photograph of David Lim Kim San, who was conferred the Cultural Medallion in Music in 1979 for his distinguished contributions to the nation. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. Eric Foo Chee Meng 1979-2001. Courtesy of National Arts Council.
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