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Toh Chin Chye DUNU (Chinese: 杜进才; pinyin: Dù Jìncái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tō͘ Chìn-châi; 10 December 1921 – 3 February 2012) was a Singaporean statesman and academic who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore between 1959 and 1968. Toh is widely recognised as one of the founding fathers of Singapore.
Learn about the life and achievements of Toh Chin Chye, who co-founded the PAP, created the Singapore flag and state crest, and served as a minister and vice-chancellor. Discover how he shaped Singapore's identity, education and health sectors with his vision and leadership.
Feb 3, 2012 · Toh Chin Chye (Dr) (b. 10 December 1921, Batu Gajah, Perak–3 February 2012, Singapore) was the founding chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and served as Singapore’s deputy prime minister from 1959 to 1968.
Feb 3, 2012 · One of the founding pioneers of modern Singapore, Dr Toh Chin Chye 杜进才 was born in Taiping, Malaysia in 1921 to the son of a bicycle shop owner. After early education in Ipoh, Dr Toh came to study at Raffles College in Singapore and proceeded to London for a physiology doctorate, where he met Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Goh Keng Swee.
Aug 29, 2019 · Learn about Dr Toh Chin Chye, who played a key role in Singapore's independence and development as a PAP leader and academic. He was responsible for the coat of arms, flag and anthem of Singapore.
Toh Chin Chye (杜进才) (December 10, 1921 – February 3, 2012) was a politician from Singapore. He was a prominent member of the country's first generation of political leaders after Singapore became independent in 1965, serving as Deputy Prime Minister (1965–1968), Minister for Science and Technology (1968–1975) and Minister for Health ...
He was the founding Chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP), and served as Chairman for 27 years. When the PAP was elected to form the government in 1959, Dr Toh was appointed Deputy Prime Minister. As Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Toh chaired the committee to design a new flag for Singapore.
