When did Ong Teng Cheong passed away?
When did Ong Teng Cheong passed away?
February 8, 2002
Ong Teng Cheong/Date of death
Where is SR Nathan buried?
Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium Complex, Singapore
S. R. Nathan/Place of burial
Who was the first president of Singapore?
Yusof Ishak
| Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dato’ Laila Utama Haji Yusof bin Ishak | |
|---|---|
| يوسف بن إسحاق | |
| 1st President of Singapore | |
| In office 9 August 1965 – 23 November 1970 | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew |
How many presidents has Singapore had?
List of presidents of the Republic of Singapore
| No. | Term of office |
|---|---|
| Left office | |
| 7 | 31 August 2017 |
| During this interval, the Chair of the Council of Presidential Advisers, J. Y. Pillay, served as Acting President. | 15 days |
| 8 | Incumbent (Term expires 13 September 2023) |
How did Ong Teng Cheong died?
On 8 February 2002, at the age of 66, Ong died in his sleep from lymphoma at the Singapore General Hospital at about 8:15 pm SST after he had been discharged from hospital a few days earlier. He was survived by his 2 sons, Tze Guan and Tze Boon.
Who is Mr S Rajaratnam?
Rajaratnam was Singapore’s first foreign minister, following its abrupt independence in 1965. During his tenure as foreign minister, Rajaratnam helped Singapore gain entry into the United Nations and later the Non-Aligned Movement in 1970. Rajaratnam was one of the five “founding fathers” of ASEAN in 1967.
Is SR Nathan Tamil?
Nathan, who was of Tamil Indian descent, was born in Singapore on 3 July 1924. He spent his childhood with his parents, V. During the Japanese occupation of Singapore, Nathan learned Japanese and worked for the Japanese civilian police as a translator.
What was Singapore originally called?
Temasek
Singapore was known in the 13th to 14th century as Temasek, a name also recorded in Chinese sources as Dan Ma Xi, a country recorded as having two distinct settlements – Long Ya Men and Ban Zu. It changed its name to Singapura perhaps towards the end of 14th century.
Who founded Singapore?
Widely recognized as the founder of the port city of Singapore, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles’ (1781-1826) path to Singapore wasn’t effortless as one might imagine; and the recounting of his contribution would not be accurate without mentioning the other founder – William Farquhar (1774-1839), a native born Scotsman.
What was Singapore called before?
Singapore was known in the 13th to 14th century as Temasek, a name also recorded in Chinese sources as Dan Ma Xi, a country recorded as having two distinct settlements – Long Ya Men and Ban Zu. It changed its name to Singapura perhaps towards the end of 14th century.
How many prime ministers has Singapore had?
List of prime ministers of Singapore
| No. | Prime Minister | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Kuan Yew 李光耀 | 5 June 1959 — 28 November 1990 11499 days |
| 2 | Goh Chok Tong 吴作栋（吳作棟） | 28 November 1990 — 12 August 2004 5006 days |
| 3 | Lee Hsien Loong 李显龙（李顯龍） | 12 August 2004 — Incumbent 6284 days |
Who is the past president of Singapore?
S. R. Nathan
| His Excellency Sellapan Ramanathan DUT (First Class), PJG | |
|---|---|
| செல்லப்பன் ராமநாதன் | |
| 6th President of Singapore | |
| In office 1 September 1999 – 31 August 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | show See list |
When was the last state funeral for Ong Teng Cheong?
In Singapore’s history, only two ex-presidents out of six did not have a state funeral: Devan Nair, who died in Canada, and Ong Teng Cheong. The honour was extended to Yusof Ishak, Benjamin Sheares, Wee Kim Wee, and now, S R Nathan. The last state funeral was for the late Lee Kuan Yew in March 2015.
How old was Ong Teng when he died?
At that time when this issue was raised, it had been more than three years since Ong had passed away on Feb. 8, 2002, aged 66. The reply to Leong was by the Prime Minister’s press secretary who said that there was no fixed formula to decide which individuals are accorded state funerals.
Who was the former president of Singapore who did not have a state funeral?
Former president S R Nathan has been accorded a state funeralfollowing his passing on Aug. 22, 2016. In Singapore’s history, only two ex-presidents out of six did not have a state funeral: Devan Nair, who died in Canada, and Ong Teng Cheong.