Often known as a Rubber and Pineapple King, Lim Nee Soon (1879-1936) was a prominent Teochew leader, as well as one of the founders of Chinese High School and a member of the Raffles College Committee who lent his name to Nee Soon Road, now more commonly known as Yishun. His son, Lim Chong Pang (1904-1956) was a successful racehorse owner and businessman, as well as a leader of the Teochew community. Chong Pang Village which is now Sembawang New Town was named after him.