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at 18 Queen Street. The store was called ABC, which stands for 'Au Bazar
Central' (At the Central Market) because it was situated opposite the central market. He was later joined by his sons in the business. He took over the small business and expanded it into a highly diversified company now
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At the age of 31, he became the youngest president of the
Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This position marked the start of his political career. Under his charge, the chamber played an important role in providing food to the Chinese community in Mauritius during
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Ministry of Local Government is responsible for local government matters in Mauritius and Jean Ah-Chuen played a key role in the industrialisation of the country after independence. He was instrumental in establishing the Mauritius
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Ah Cheun was not elected when he stood as candidate of the Labour-CAM coalition in
Constituency No.1 GRNW and Port Louis West. He served as Minister of Local Government after Mauritius became independent in
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Moilin Jean Ah-Chuen became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in
Mauritius. He was also one of the founding members of the Mauritius Union Assurance in 1948, a company specialising in
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As an influencer in the community, he was asked in 1948 by the
British Colonial Government to sit as a member of the Legislative Assembly as a representative of the Chinese community.
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Mauritius. He was First Chinese Cabinet Minister from 1967 to 1976 and First Chinese Member, Legislative Council in 1949. He was decorated by
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went abroad in search of a better livelihood. He was 14 years old. His dream was simple – start a business, make a fortune and return home. He started a
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