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Former Deputy Prime Minister and People's Action Party (PAP) Chairman Toh Chin Chye died Friday morning, aged 90.
Together with Old Guard Leaders Lee Kuan Yew, S Rajaratnam and Goh Keng Swee, Dr Toh had helped lay the foundation for future generations of Singaporeans.
In November 1954, the PAP was formed with Dr Toh as its Founding Chairman.
Dr Toh served as Deputy Prime Minister till 1968 and later as Minister for Science and Technology as well as Health Minister. He left the Cabinet in 1981 to make way for younger ministers as part of the political renewal process.
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Updated: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:07:46
SINGAPORE: A minute's silence was held in Parliament on Tuesday to honour the memory of former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Toh Chin Chye.
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Gabriel | Singapore
Date: 2012-02-07 23:56:20
Subject: Thank You
Thank you for the ingenious idea of the Singapore flag! I am proud of the flag just as I am proud of you. Farewell Dr Toh!...
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| Dr Toh's grandson and the rest of his family say their goodbyes to Dr Toh. (Photo by: Ernest Chua, TODAY) |
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A Tribute to Dr Toh Chin Chye
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