In the early days you proposed setting up residents' committees (RCs) in Marine Parade to build communities in our neighbourhoods and precincts. Tackling Income Equality. 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. 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. 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. It was my privilege to be your deputy throughout your premiership. 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. 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. 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'. Internationally, you built bridges for our people, opened doors for our businesses, and flew our flag high. SINGAPORE – Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. It is in Marine Parade that you have left the most personal imprint on the lives of individual Singaporeans. Marine Parade has become a vibrant waterfront town filled with warmth, which people of all ages are proud to call home. See Leng connects well with residents, branch members and grassroots leaders alike. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. 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. 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 … Your advice, based on a lifetime of experience, helped me clarify my thoughts and avoid many unnecessary errors. I strongly support your planned leadership succession at the national level. 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. In 2004 when you relinquished the prime ministership, and in 2011 when you left the Cabinet, you still had much more to give. The … At the national level you have agreed to be appointed senior adviser to the People's Association on a pro bono basis. 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. Join ST's Telegram channel here and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. One way he tried to do so is to arm every Singaporean with the education … He has spent the last 44 years of his life as a Member of Parliament. Dr Tan See Leng has been understudying me for nearly two years now. The announcement of the retirement of Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in late June stirred the emotions of the collective Singapore. I hope you will accept my decision to step down as Member of Parliament. I wish you and Mrs Goh a long, healthy and happy retirement. No. 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. 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. 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. Singapore. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. In 1990, ESM Goh succeeded Lee Kuan Yew as Singapore's second prime minister. PM LEE'S REPLY TO MR GOH. ESM Goh noted that Dr Tan See Leng, who was unveiled by the PAP as a new candidate on Thursday morning, has been understudying him for nearly two years, and recommended Dr Tan to take over from him as MP for the Marine Parade group representation constituency (GRC). He also said that he would not have the same energy when he crosses into his 80s. SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2021 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. In Parliament, you weighed in during key debates, including on integrated resorts and ministerial salaries. In his letter, ESM Goh said that he had decided not to stand in the GE “after much thought and with a heavy heart”. Singapore GE2020: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to retire from politics after 44 years as MP. 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. GOH CHOK TONG. The post A Smart Guide to Investing: An Introduction to REITs Part 1 appeared first on The Smart Investor. Emeritus Senior Minister. SINGAPORE - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, 79, is retiring from politics after 44 years as a Member of Parliament. But I should not. He relinquished the post in 2004 to Lee Hsien Loong, and remained in the cabinet as Senior Minister. 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. Goh Chok Tong (left) and PM Lee Hsien Loong in the latter’s office today. The second prime minister of Singapore had announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday (24 June). But you decided that it was in the party's interest, and especially in the national interest, to let someone younger take over. We need more lion-hearted people to secure Singapore's place in an increasingly turbulent world. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at an event at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on Nov 8, 2018. 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. The PAP branch activists and the grassroots leaders are my steadfast comrades and firm friends. 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'. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. 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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. 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” . Your contributions continued after you stepped down as PM. Prime Minister’s Office. Hundreds of Pakistani Hazara women are learning how to deliver side kicks and elbow blows as martial arts booms within the marginalised community. 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. (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's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong (centre) and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the 2015 General Election. Singapore's former prime minister Goh Chok Tong will not be running in the country's upcoming general election. After leaving the Cabinet, you devoted even more time and energy to your constituency. 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. Grassroots leaders and residents in Marine Parade will miss you. You were returned as the MP for Marine Parade 11 times, in 10 general elections and one by-election over almost 45 years. 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. 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. Read 3 articles daily and stand to win ST rewards, including the ST News Tablet worth $398. He has held dialogues with residents and gone on house visits until Covid-19 put a stop to them. I will continue to contribute to Singapore in other ways. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. 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. 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 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. The project succeeded, and today we have replicated that structure islandwide with more than 800 RCs and neighbourhood committees. 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. GOH CHOK TONG. 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. I recommend him to take over from me. 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. SINGAPORE — Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will not be standing in the coming General Election on July 10. Singapore will continue to benefit from his insights and experience.”. Goh Chok Tong Writes Letter To PM Lee Saying He Will Retire From Politics. In the process, you built lifelong friendships with your grassroots leaders, and an unbreakable bond with your residents. Mr Goh Chok Tong Emeritus Senior Minister Prime Minister's Office Singapore Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020. The 4G team led by Heng Swee Keat has been tested and strengthened in the crucible of Covid-19. All rights reserved. SINGAPORE: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will not run in the upcoming General Election, after having served as a Member of Parliament for Marine Parade for more than 40 years. Mr Goh, who was prime minister from 1990 to 2004, announced his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.. Dear Chok Tong, Thank you for your letter of 24 June 2020.

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