Tag Archives: Lim Chin Siong

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 Forgotten Past – The Prisoners of Conscience

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Remember Singapore

It was 2nd February 1963. Some 113 left-wing activists, including main opposition party Barisan Sosialis’ (Socialist Front) secretary-general Lim Chin Siong (1933-1996), were arrested by the authority through the notorious Operation Cold Store. The operation, planned by Internal Security Council … Continue reading →