Tag Archives: Singapore General Hospital

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

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Remember Singapore

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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The Singapore General Hospital War Memorial – A Tragedy Seventy Years Ago

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Remember Singapore

There are several major war memorials in Singapore, located at Kranji, Bukit Batok, City Hall and the Esplanade Park. Not many are aware that there is actually a small war memorial at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), located along College … Continue reading →

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Singapore Trivia – The Firsts and Lasts (in Everyday Life)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Remember Singapore

A brief record of Singapore’s firsts and lasts of common things that are associated with our everyday life. 1821 – First General Hospital The history of Singapore’s first general hospital was almost as old as the country’s colonial history. The … Continue reading →

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