Tag Archives: Lee Kuan Yew

A Forgotten Past – The Curious Case of Lim Yew Hock

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Remember Singapore

A controversial yet significant figure in the political history of modern Singapore, Lim Yew Hock (1914-1984) was the second Chief Minister of Singapore, succeeding David Saul Marshall (1908-1995) in 1956. Unlike his predecessor, Lim Yew Hock was a hardliner against … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Chief Minister of Singapore, Chinese Middle School Riots, Christmas Island, David Marshall, Labour Party, Lee Kuan Yew, Lim Chin Siong, Lim Yew Hock, Minister For Labour And Welfare, People's Action Party, Progressive Party, Singapore 1950s, Singapore People's Alliance | 5 Comments

A Persistent Opposition J. B. Jeyaretnam (1926-2008)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Remember Singapore

In the early 2000s, an old lonely Indian with unmistakable white sideburns was regularly spotted at Orchard, sometimes at City Hall or Raffles Place, standing for long hours and trying to sell his books to the crowd. Most walked past … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Anson, Defamation Suits, General Election, J.B.J, Jeyaretnam, Lee Kuan Yew, Opposition MP, Reform Party, Worker's Party | 10 Comments

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 →