(Malaysian, Singaporean) A business owner; boss (especially a Chinese Malaysian or Chinese Singaporean boss).
My own experience would lead me to suggest that the Chinese immigrants should be placed under one Towkay, or head man, who would control those villages under his care.
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(Malaysian, Singaporean) Term of address for a business owner boss.
My own experience would lead me to suggest that the Chinese immigrants should be placed under one Towkay, or head man, who would control those villages under his care.
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