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Goh died in 2010 at the age of 91, and he was given a state funeral . Early life and career. London School of Economics, where Goh Keng Swee spent six years studying at (1948–51, 1954–56), photographed in January 2005. Goh was born in Malacca on 6 October 1918 [8] into a middle class Peranakan family, the fifth of six children. [9] .
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...
The Family of the late Dr Goh Keng Swee. Mr President. Distinguished Guests. Friends and Fellow Singaporeans. May I, on behalf of the government and people of Singapore, convey our deepest condolences to Mrs Goh and the family of the late Dr Goh Keng Swee on his passing at the age of 91.
Mar 29, 2015 · With Dr Goh Keng Swee, he built the SAF from just two infantry battalions and one wooden ship, into a well-trained, well-equipped, well-respected fighting force.
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.”.
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.
