Ink and Influence: An OB Markers Sequel is media veteran Cheong Yip Seng's account of Singapore's dramatic beginning.

What, for example, did Lee Kuan Yew do the day after the legendary politician tearfully announced Singapore's break-up with Malaysia on August 9, 1965?

This book gives the seldom-told answer and shares many more such stories as he looks back on his 50-year career.

It recalls his many close interactions with some of Singapore's finest political leaders, and then looks ahead at what might be in store for Singapore, and the 180-year-old The Straits Times.