Over 1,000 people turned up at JB Jeyaretnam's funeral
By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 04 October 2008 1851 hrs

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SINGAPORE: JB Jeyaretnam was laid to rest on Saturday. The 82-year-old died of heart failure on Tuesday.

Over 1,000 people turned up at the St Andrew's Cathedral, including opposition Members of Parliament Low Thia Khiang and Chiam See Tong.

In their eulogies, both of Mr Jeyaretnam's sons, Kenneth and Philip, spoke about their father's love for them and their children, as well as his belief that each one can and must do something to make this world a better place.

- CNA/ir