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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. He put up a post on his Facebook page saying, “This is au revoir, not adieu. Grassroots leaders and residents in Marine Parade will miss you. Likewise, we should start building up the core of the 5G team. At the ripe old age of 79, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided it is time to bid the political arena goodbye. This gives us confidence that this time with Covid-19, we will again emerge stronger. Former prime minister Goh Chok Tong suggested that it was a health scare that triggered his retirement, in a recent social media post, even though he … Singapore GE2020: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to retire from politics after 44 years as MP. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. I will always be personally indebted to you. Many have urged me to stand for another term. He has spent the last 44 years of his life as a Member of Parliament. You initiated the Tianjin Eco-City and Guangzhou Knowledge City, creating new platforms for Singapore to collaborate with China. You can love Singapore and yet not vote PAP: Lee Hsien Yang. Singapore is going through a difficult time because of Covid-19. One way he tried to do so is to arm every Singaporean with the education … 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. 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. 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. Bertha Henson: Is this Singapore GE2020 a 4G show, or not? 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. When Myanmar opened up in 2011, your personal relationship with their leaders gave our companies an entry to seize the economic opportunities there. Chinese regulators hit e-commerce giant Alibaba with a record 18.2 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) fine on Saturday over practices deemed to be an abuse of the company's dominant market position. I recommend him to take over from me. See Leng connects well with residents, branch members and grassroots leaders alike. On those occasions, your calm and steady leadership gave Singaporeans comfort and courage. Mr Goh, who was prime minister from 1990 to 2004, announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.. Mr Goh Chok Tong Emeritus Senior Minister Prime Minister's Office Singapore Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. 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 … The post A Smart Guide to Investing: An Introduction to REITs Part 1 appeared first on The Smart Investor. He served as Minister for Trade and Industry, Health and Defence between 1979 and 1990, and was appointed Deputy Prime Minister in 1985. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. He has held dialogues with residents and gone on house visits until Covid-19 put a stop to them. You have given your all and more in the service of your country and people. 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 You also founded the Mediacorp Enable Fund to help persons with disabilities fulfil their aspirations. 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. The announcement of the retirement of Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in late June stirred the emotions of the collective Singapore. 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. SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2021 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. 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'. Marine Parade/ GRC (1976 – 2020) PM Lee’s reply to ESM Goh: 25 June 2020. I love the people. 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. The … You were returned as the MP for Marine Parade 11 times, in 10 general elections and one by-election over almost 45 years. 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. Marine Parade is my second home. 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 of Marine Parade. Read 3 articles daily and stand to win ST rewards, including the ST News Tablet worth $398. 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. I would not have the same energy when I cross into my 80s. Marine Parade has become a vibrant waterfront town filled with warmth, which people of all ages are proud to call home. In 1990, ESM Goh succeeded Lee Kuan Yew as Singapore's second prime minister. All done! 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 wish you and Mrs Goh a long, healthy and happy retirement. I will continue to contribute to Singapore in other ways. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. Iran announced Saturday it has started up advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges in a breach of its undertakings under a troubled 2015 nuclear deal, days after the start of talks on rescuing the accord. He is now operationalising our Caregiver Support Network, an important new initiative for a mature estate like Marine Parade. 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. All rights reserved. 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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. 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. 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. He has also played an active role in EduGrow, our youth mentorship programme for students from lower-income families. “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. 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. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Emeritus Senior Minister. The second prime minister of Singapore had announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday (24 June). Today, those dreams have become reality. Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. You made that happen. I am happy that you will continue to chair the governing board of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. In Parliament, you weighed in during key debates, including on integrated resorts and ministerial salaries. 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. Yours fraternally, Goh Chok Tong Member of Parliament Marine Parade/GRC (1976 - 2020), Mr Goh Chok Tong Emeritus Senior Minister Prime Minister's Office Singapore. With sadness, I accept your decision to retire from politics at the forthcoming general election. SINGAPORE — Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will not be standing in the coming General Election on July 10. SINGAPORE – Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. At the national level you have agreed to be appointed senior adviser to the People's Association on a pro bono basis. 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). GOH CHOK TONG. Dear Chok Tong, Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. Marine Parade MP Goh Chok Tong May Retire From Politics After 44 Years. 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. On Wednesday, Mr Goh informed PM Lee of his decision to retire from politics at the general election, and yesterday, PM Lee wrote a valedictory letter to Mr Goh accepting his decision and thanking him for his contributions. (Facebook pic/leehsienloong) SINGAPORE: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. 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. 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. 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. As PAP secretary-general, you were tireless in bringing in fresh blood to the party. Goh Chok Tong Writes Letter To PM Lee Saying He Will Retire From Politics. Up to 80 percent of people offered the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine In Sicily refuse it out of fears over its safety, according to the southern Italian region's president Nello Musumeci. Tackling Income Equality. In the early days you proposed setting up residents' committees (RCs) in Marine Parade to build communities in our neighbourhoods and precincts. But we have experienced crises before, including when you were prime minister, such as the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98, the September 2001 terrorist attacks, and the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak in 2003. SINGAPORE: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Dear Chok Tong, Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. In 2004 when you relinquished the prime ministership, and in 2011 when you left the Cabinet, you still had much more to give. 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. GOH CHOK TONG. Follow Yahoo News Singapore’s GE2020 coverage here. Internationally, you built bridges for our people, opened doors for our businesses, and flew our flag high. 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. Mr Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister, Republic of Singapore Secretary-General, People's Action Party. I will continue to contribute to Marine Parade and Singapore in other ways.”. On behalf of all Singaporeans, I thank you for a lifetime of distinguished service. 198402868E. SINGAPORE - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. Those crises were painful experiences that left their mark on us, but they strengthened us too. Stay in the know on-the-go: Join Yahoo Singapore's Telegram channel at http://t.me/YahooSingapore, GE2020: Ex-MUIS deputy chief exec among PAP's new candidates. 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. Your advice, based on a lifetime of experience, helped me clarify my thoughts and avoid many unnecessary errors. Your contributions continued after you stepped down as PM. After leaving the Cabinet, you devoted even more time and energy to your constituency. This will enable you to continue to contribute the insights and experience you have accumulated all these years. 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. Hundreds of Pakistani Hazara women are learning how to deliver side kicks and elbow blows as martial arts booms within the marginalised community. 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. But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. With sadness, I accept your decision to … 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. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. “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. As Parliament has now been dissolved, I write to inform you that I have decided not to stand in the coming general election. 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. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. You guided the younger MPs, providing them with historical perspective, and inculcating in them the values and ethic of public service. In the process, you built lifelong friendships with your grassroots leaders, and an unbreakable bond with your residents. Archaeologists near Luxor have unearthed just a portion of the "largest" ancient city ever found in Egypt and dating to a golden pharaonic age 3,000 years ago, officials said Saturday. “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. But I should not. 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 … The project succeeded, and today we have replicated that structure islandwide with more than 800 RCs and neighbourhood committees. You brought me into politics and have guided and mentored me all these years. The story of Marine Parade is the story of Singapore - out of nothing, we created something special. They know that you always have their welfare at heart. Mr Goh Chok Tong. SINGAPORE - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. 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. Dr Tan See Leng has been understudying me for nearly two years now. Singapore. 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'. Prime Minister’s Office. Competent and trusted leaders with the heart for public service are critical to protect and advance Singaporeans' interests. 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. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. 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. Share gift link below with your friends and family. He relinquished the post in 2004 to Lee Hsien Loong, and remained in the cabinet as Senior Minister. PM LEE'S REPLY TO MR GOH. Singapore will continue to benefit from his insights and experience.”. After serving as a Member of Parliament for Marine Parade for a record 44years, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will not be running in the upcoming Singapore General Election. Smooth and systematic leadership succession is the key to Singapore's political stability. Best wishes for a successful general election ahead. Singapore's former prime minister Goh Chok Tong will not be running in the country's upcoming general election. The 4G team led by Heng Swee Keat has been tested and strengthened in the crucible of Covid-19. He helps me with my Meet-the-People Sessions, and with several social projects that I initiated in the constituency. 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.
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