Prime Minister’s Office. Tackling Income Equality. The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 32 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of noon on Saturday (10 April), taking the country's total case count to 60,633. Goh Chok Tong Writes Letter To PM Lee Saying He Will Retire From Politics. When you were first elected in 1976, Marine Parade was newly reclaimed land - a large but blank canvas on which our hopes and dreams could be projected. But you decided that it was in the party's interest, and especially in the national interest, to let someone younger take over. SINGAPORE: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Mr Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister, Republic of Singapore Secretary-General, People's Action Party. Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong (centre) and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the 2015 General Election. It has been my greatest honour and privilege to have served the party, residents of Marine Parade, Singapore and Singaporeans for the past 44 years. (Facebook pic/leehsienloong) SINGAPORE: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Mr Goh Chok Tong. GOH CHOK TONG. Share gift link below with your friends and family. Grassroots leaders and residents in Marine Parade will miss you. SINGAPORE — Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will not be standing in the coming General Election on July 10. I would not have the same energy when I cross into my 80s. You initiated the Tianjin Eco-City and Guangzhou Knowledge City, creating new platforms for Singapore to collaborate with China. Lee noted that "with sadness" he has accepted Goh's letter informing him of his retirement, which also means the former prime minister will not be running for the upcoming General Election after 44 years of being a member of parliament. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. You raised funds to start numerous social programmes, including the Marine Parade Leadership Foundation to train future community leaders, WeCare@MarineParade to help vulnerable residents, and EduGrow for kindergarten and primary school students from disadvantaged family backgrounds. The second prime minister of Singapore had announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday (24 June). All rights reserved. All done! In the early days you proposed setting up residents' committees (RCs) in Marine Parade to build communities in our neighbourhoods and precincts. “Chok Tong has also agreed to become senior adviser to the People's Association on a pro bono basis, and will continue to chair the governing board of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. I decided to step down as PM in 2004 after the economy had recovered from Sars and when you were in place to take over as my successor. Singapore GE2020: ESM Goh Chok Tong exits politics after 44 years, Lunch With Sumiko: 'My mantra was to keep Singapore going', says ESM Goh Chok Tong, I knew I was not to be a seat warmer: Excerpts from Goh Chok Tong's biography, In Pictures: ESM Goh Chok Tong retires from politics. He helps me with my Meet-the-People Sessions, and with several social projects that I initiated in the constituency. With sadness, I accept your decision to retire from politics at the forthcoming general election. ESM Goh joined the government service in 1964, and was the managing director of Neptune Orient Lines – Singapore’s national shipping company – from 1973 to 1977. On behalf of all Singaporeans, I thank you for a lifetime of distinguished service. SINGAPORE — Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will not be contesting at the coming General Election, as the 79-year-old will retire from politics after 44 years as Member of Parliament (MP) for Marine Parade. Smooth and systematic leadership succession is the key to Singapore's political stability. SINGAPORE - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. Archaeologists Saturday showed off their finds at what they say is the "largest" ancient city ever found in Egypt, dating to a golden age of the pharaohs 3,000 years ago. They know that you always have their welfare at heart. The project succeeded, and today we have replicated that structure islandwide with more than 800 RCs and neighbourhood committees. He relinquished the post in 2004 to Lee Hsien Loong, and remained in the cabinet as Senior Minister. The PAP branch activists and the grassroots leaders are my steadfast comrades and firm friends. Russia and China are frustrating the international response to the Myanmar crisis, a top European Union diplomat said Sunday, as the death toll from a military crackdown climbed past 700. Residents from other parts of the GRC would often meet you at Meet-the-People Sessions, as you joined your fellow MPs to help residents in their branches. Grab Holdings has attracted backing from T. Rowe Price Group and Temasek Holdings for its planned merger with a blank-check company, people with knowledge of the matter said. Competent and trusted leaders with the heart for public service are critical to protect and advance Singaporeans' interests. Goh Chok Tong (left) and PM Lee Hsien Loong in the latter’s office today. He entered politics in 1976, becoming MP for Marine Parade in the General Election that same year. Ours was a fruitful comradeship that spanned the entirety of my years in politics and most of yours - a close relationship between two prime ministers that would be the envy of many countries. In a June 28 Facebook post, Goh revealed that he had actually discussed retirement from parliament with the former Workers' Party (WP) chief prior to … You brought me into politics and have guided and mentored me all these years. In the PAP Marine Parade branch, I am glad the succession is well in hand, and Dr Tan See Leng will be taking over as branch chairman. I always looked forward to these opportunities to share my thoughts and concerns candidly with someone who fully understood what was at stake, and to hear your reactions and perspectives. 198402868E. We need more lion-hearted people to secure Singapore's place in an increasingly turbulent world. Marine Parade MP Goh Chok Tong May Retire From Politics After 44 Years. “I prefer to retire as Member of Parliament now whilst I am healthy and able to ease my successor’s transition into Marine Parade," he wrote in his letter to PM Lee. See Leng connects well with residents, branch members and grassroots leaders alike. Internationally, you built bridges for our people, opened doors for our businesses, and flew our flag high. Mr Goh, who was prime minister from 1990 to 2004, announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.. In 2004 when you relinquished the prime ministership, and in 2011 when you left the Cabinet, you still had much more to give. SINGAPORE - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged letters this week. Today, those dreams have become reality. This will enable you to continue to contribute the insights and experience you have accumulated all these years. One way he tried to do so is to arm every Singaporean with the education … Best wishes for a successful general election ahead. In his letter, ESM Goh said that he had decided not to stand in the GE “after much thought and with a heavy heart”. “Ours was a fruitful comradeship that spanned the entirety of my years in politics and most of his — a close friendship between two prime ministers that would be the envy of many countries,” he wrote in his post. The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the detection of 20 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore on Sunday (11 April), taking the country's total case count to 60,653. The Kremlin on Sunday said it was not moving towards war with Ukraine as Russia increased its military presence on the border with Ukraine's eastern breakaway territories. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. He has spent the last 44 years of his life as a Member of Parliament. Goh Chok Tong (born 20 May 1941) is a former Singaporean politician who served as Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004 and Secretary-General of the People's Action Party from 1992 to 2004. These projects inspired national programmes like the Youth Corps Singapore, the SG Cares Community Network, and the Uplift programme which MOE is now rolling out across Singapore. Those crises were painful experiences that left their mark on us, but they strengthened us too. 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Rowe, Temasek backing for record SPAC deal, Egypt unveils 3,000-year-old 'lost' city near Luxor, Iran starts up advanced centrifuges in nuclear deal breach. Singapore's former PM Goh Chok Tong retires from politics Goh, an economist by training, entered politics in 1976 and was first elected to parliament as MP … Iran's atomic energy organisation said Sunday the Natanz nuclear facility was hit by a terrorist act, hours after it said an "accident" had caused a power failure there. SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2021 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. Fresh lockdowns and curfews were imposed on tens of millions of people from India to Argentina on Saturday, as Covid-19 infections surged again and vaccine roll-outs were hampered by shortages and scares over side effects. With sadness, I accept your decision to … When Myanmar opened up in 2011, your personal relationship with their leaders gave our companies an entry to seize the economic opportunities there. I will continue to contribute to Singapore in other ways. I will continue to contribute to Marine Parade and Singapore in other ways.”. I hope you will accept my decision to step down as Member of Parliament. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Dear Chok Tong, Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. It was my privilege to be your deputy throughout your premiership. He is now operationalising our Caregiver Support Network, an important new initiative for a mature estate like Marine Parade. The post A Smart Guide to Investing: An Introduction to REITs Part 1 appeared first on The Smart Investor. I am also glad that you will maintain your links with Marine Parade, as chairman emeritus of the Marine Parade branch and adviser emeritus to Marine Parade GROs (grassroots organisations). George Floyd had heart disease and had consumed drugs but they were not the "direct causes" of his death, the doctor who conducted the autopsy said Friday at the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. The … Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. As Parliament has now been dissolved, I write to inform you that I have decided not to stand in the coming general election. Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. Read 3 articles daily and stand to win ST rewards, including the ST News Tablet worth $398. GOH CHOK TONG. NASA has delayed by at least several days the first flight of its mini-helicopter on Mars after a possible tech issue emerged while testing its rotors, the US space agency said Saturday. The 4G team led by Heng Swee Keat has been tested and strengthened in the crucible of Covid-19. Member of Parliament. Join ST's Telegram channel here and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. But like me, they understand and respect your decision to retire, because they have seen you advocate and uphold the principle of leadership renewal all your life. Hideki Matsuyama unleashed an incredible back-nine shotmaking display to seize a four-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Masters, putting the Japanese star on the brink of a historic triumph at Augusta National. The story of Marine Parade is the story of Singapore - out of nothing, we created something special. You also founded the Mediacorp Enable Fund to help persons with disabilities fulfil their aspirations. Similarly, I prefer to retire as Member of Parliament now whilst I am healthy and able to ease my successor's transition into Marine Parade. I strongly support your planned leadership succession at the national level. In India, without the trust and goodwill you built up over many years, I could not have signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ceca) in 2005. Singapore GE2020: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to retire from politics after 44 years as MP. He has also played an active role in EduGrow, our youth mentorship programme for students from lower-income families. He put up a post on his Facebook page saying, “This is au revoir, not adieu. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has served as Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency (GRC) Member of Parliament (MP) since 1976, a whopping 44 years. Likewise, we should start building up the core of the 5G team. I love the people. The announcement of the retirement of Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in late June stirred the emotions of the collective Singapore. SINGAPORE - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 26, 2020, with the headline 'Retirement letter from Mr Goh Chok Tong'. PM Lee also put up a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, saying that he is “forever indebted” to ESM Goh, who brought him into politics. Mr Goh Chok Tong Emeritus Senior Minister Prime Minister's Office Singapore Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. Fighting for the key Yemeni region of Marib has intensified, with 53 pro-government and Huthi rebel fighters killed in the past 24 hours, loyalist military officials said Saturday. He has held dialogues with residents and gone on house visits until Covid-19 put a stop to them. France's Europe Minister Clement Beaune said Sunday that Turkey had set a "trap" for European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen by forcing her to sit off to the side on a visit to Ankara, in a photo-op faux pas quickly dubbed 'sofagate'. As PAP secretary-general, you were tireless in bringing in fresh blood to the party. Singapore's former prime minister Goh Chok Tong will not be running in the country's upcoming general election. You made that happen. At the ripe old age of 79, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided it is time to bid the political arena goodbye. Follow Yahoo News Singapore’s GE2020 coverage here. PM Lee has accepted ESM Goh’s decision to retire, and thanked him for his contributions as prime minister through tough times such as the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the 2003 SARS outbreak. After you retired from Cabinet, we continued with our regular lunches. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. ILTW will be replacing Aliwi "w33" Omar, who was benched by the team and is now "free to pursue any opportunity" to join other teams. Goh Chok Tong suggests health scare triggered his retirement and that its “too late” to reverse his decision Follow us on Social Media Send in your scoops to news@theindependent.sg In Parliament, you weighed in during key debates, including on integrated resorts and ministerial salaries. Your advice, based on a lifetime of experience, helped me clarify my thoughts and avoid many unnecessary errors. Mr Goh, who was prime minister from 1990 to 2004, announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday (June 24) and PM Lee has accepted his decision to retire from politics. Dear Chok Tong, Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. In 1990, ESM Goh succeeded Lee Kuan Yew as Singapore's second prime minister. You also served as chairman and remain senior adviser of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, guiding MAS to enhance the resilience of the banking system, strengthen links with international partners, promote innovation, and protect retail consumers. Dr Tan See Leng has been understudying me for nearly two years now. But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. Having served as a Member of Parliament for Marine Parade for over four decades, I make this decision after much thought and with a heavy heart. Many have urged me to stand for another term. Mr Goh wrote a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on June 24 th saying his decision was made “after much thought and with a heavy heart” . Bertha Henson: Is this Singapore GE2020 a 4G show, or not? You can love Singapore and yet not vote PAP: Lee Hsien Yang.
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