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May 7, 2021 · SINGAPORE - Standing Tall, the new book chronicling Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong's 14 years as prime minister, was launched on Friday (May 7). It is the second volume of a two-part ...
"Tall Order, a biography of Goh Chok Tong, is a must-read for all who are interested in the modern political history of Singapore and political succession. A treasure trove of frank insights into the internal workings of cabinet and government decision-making, this book stands with the two volumes of Lee Kuan Yew's memoirs as major contributions to understanding governance and politics in Singapore.
Sep 20, 2023 · The 54-year-old, who is the son of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, was handed 39 charges under the Securities and Futures Act. ... Goh was CEO of the group from June 2015 but took over as ...
When Goh Chok Tong took over as the second Prime Minister of Singapore in 1990, many — from within and without the country — wondered aloud if the young country would survive Lee Kuan Yew. But Goh would confound the naysayers, leading Singapore for 14 years through recessions, terrorist attacks, electoral setbacks and even a mysterious virus.
Jun 27, 2020 · SINGAPORE — Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong announced on Wednesday (24 June) that he would be retiring from politics after 44 years as Member of Parliament (MP) for Marine Parade. The 79-year-old made the announcement in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. As Singapore gears up for the 10 July General Election (GE), where ...
Oct 31, 2018 · Mr Goh, now 77, revealed these feelings for the first time in Tall Order: The Goh Chok Tong Story, a biography that has hit the book stores. The book also details for the first time how Mr Goh felt humiliated when, a week after the rally, then-PM Lee made more public criticisms of him, saying he was "wooden" when speaking in public or on television.
Aug 7, 2020 · Founding Patron (1987 – present) In 1988, Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok Tong announced the establishment of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), as a think tank outside of the government. As the Founding Patron of IPS, ESM Goh shared how he ideated IPS, drawing from notable think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and Brookings ...
