Content with what you have and unwilling to get involved in court politics, you politely turn down the offer. You continue focusing on your diamond business, expanding it overseas.
One of the particularly profitable expansion was in Singapore, a rapidly growing trading port at that time. You decide to take a leap of faith and move your family as well as your main base of operations to the tiny island.
Years pass and you are certain that your gamble has paid off. The port of Singapore is thriving , along with your business. You become widely renowned for selling quality diamonds. You thus decide to permanently set down roots here.
The Banjarese migrated to Malay Peninsula for various reasons. Some were dissatisfied with their lives in Banjarmasin and wanted to look for better livelihoods. Others migrated as the Dutch took control of their homeland after the collapse of the Sultanate in 1860. (Hawkins 238)
In Singapore, the Banjarese were well known as jewel cutters, polishers and dealers in the region. They would set up their shops around Arab Street. These established jewelers were also involved in the purchase and development of land in the city area. (bin Rasheed 525)