Do you mean that if a boss instructs his assistant to murder or do illegal things, that assistant MUST listen to him?!

He paid using his own money to solve the problems in Singapore. He did not feel selfish, and this proves that he did not do these things for Singapore just for the salary.

A founder should be devoted to the country and do what is best for it. Raffles should not have left a huge pile of work for Farquhar and leave, and only returning some time later. He should stay in Singapore to continue helping in the development of the country. You seem to be assuming that a founder can just leave the work to his assistants after directing the job.

Farquhar made some decisions on his own to help Singapore as well. He paid the people out of his own pocket to settle the issues in Singapore. What would happen if Farquhar was not around?

Is this reason good enough? This may be biased. The temenggung may be biased and may have chosen to sign with Raffles instead.

Can you give me an example? What are some of the plans and policies? If those were good plans, did he carry them out?

Farquhar won the affection and respect from the people with his doings. When he was sacked, thousands of people bade him farewell on the day he left Singapore. This proves that Farquhar is very important to the people.

Faquhar solved the problems in Singapore using cash from his own pocket. When Singapore was once infested with rats and centipedes, Farquhar rewarded the people with coins for every pest they catch. This solved the problem quickly, as he held to his promise.