Tag Archives: Ong Teng Cheong

Remembering Ong Teng Cheong (1936-2002), the People’s President

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

Ong Teng Cheong (1936-2002) was Singapore’s first elected President. He was also the nation’s fifth President, holding office between 1993 and 1999. In his political career that spanned over 25 years, Ong Teng Cheong had also served as a Member … Continue reading →

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A Journey into Singapore MRT’s Past

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

It seems like it was only yesterday when the grand opening ceremony of the North-South Line was held at the Toa Payoh station. A total of 26 years has since passed, as the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system becomes an … Continue reading →

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