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Remembrance of Othman Wok (1924-2017), Singapore’s First Malay Minister

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Remember Singapore

One of Singapore’s early Cabinet ministers and old guards (first generation of the People’s Action Party (PAP)), Othman Wok was perhaps best known for his active participation and contributions to the nation’s social development and welfare of the local Malay … Continue reading →

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Flashback 30 Years Ago… Singapore in 1986

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Remember Singapore

30 years have passed in the blink of an eye. Do you still remember the major events happened in Singapore in 1986? Singapore’s First Recession In early 1986, Singapore was still recovering from its first ever post-independence recession, which began … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Dr Toh Chin Chye (1921-2012)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Remember Singapore

Early Days One of the founding pioneers of modern Singapore, Dr Toh Chin Chye 杜进才 was born in Taiping, Malaysia in 1921 to the son of a bicycle shop owner. After early education in Ipoh, Dr Toh came to study … Continue reading →