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Goh Keng Swee DUT (simplified Chinese: 吴庆瑞; traditional Chinese: 吳慶瑞; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Khèng-sūi; pinyin: Wú Qìngruì; 6 October 1918 – 14 May 2010), born Robert Goh Keng Swee, was a Singaporean statesman and economist who served as 2nd Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore between 1973 and 1985.
Jul 25, 2013 · Singapore said a final goodbye to one of its founding fathers, former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Goh Keng Swee.The 90-minute long state funeral service was held at the Singapore Conference...
Eulogy by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at the State Funeral Service for the late Dr Goh Keng Swee at the Singapore Conference Hall on 23 May 2010. The Family of the late Dr Goh Keng Swee. Mr President. Ladies and Gentlemen. It was my good fortune to have strong men around me.
Jan 25, 2016 · Dr Goh died on May 14, aged 91, after years of ill health, during which he was nursed by his devoted widow Phua Swee Liang, 71. The younger Mr Goh's loving tribute was among five eulogies...
With Dr Goh Keng Swee, he built the SAF from just two infantry battalions and one little wooden ship, into a well-trained, well-equipped, well-respected fighting force. He introduced National Service (NS), and personally persuaded parents to entrust their sons to the SAF.
May 26, 2010 · Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew's eulogy speech at Dr Goh Keng Swee's funeral. First published May 23 2010. Copyright © 2010 MediaCorp Pte Ltd. All Rights Reser...
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong declared in his eulogy at the state funeral for Goh Keng Swee: “Dr Goh was one of our nation’s founding fathers…. A whole generation of Singaporeans has grown up enjoying the fruits of growth and prosperity, because one of our ablest sons decided to fight for Singapore’s independence, progress and future.”.
