In his book titled “Pioneer Generation”, Lim Ing Yew documents his personal journey of growth, family, and public service. Born in Singapore in 1949, he belonged to the historic first batch of National Servicemen (NSmen). Following his graduation, he worked as an engineer at the Public Utilities Board (PUB) power plant. His career put him on the frontlines of Singapore’s rapid post-independence industrial transformation, where he contributed directly to the foundational physical infrastructure of the nation.