ex-president wee kim wee had passed away
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just heard from breaking news from radio
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when was that?
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not sure about the time he passed awayOriginally posted by LazerLordz:when was that? -
*one minute silence*
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CNA just reported it too
he will be remembered... he was such a nice guy...
rest in peace, People's President...
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condolences...sad loss for sg..
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RIP.
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let's mourn the loss of a great man!!
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Yes, he was a good man. RIP.Originally posted by LazerLordz:RIP.
He was a good man. -
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what makes him kick the bucket?
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A very humble person... should see the state flag at half mast for this week.
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Singapore's former President, Wee Kim Wee, has died at the age of 89.
Dr Wee, the country's president from 1985 to 1993, is best remembered for being a People's President and for his common touch.
Born in 1915, Dr Wee rose from a humble station in life, starting out as a clerk in the Straits Times before becoming a reporter.
He also worked for the United Press Association and was its Chief Correspondent in the 1950s.
Then came his worldwide scoop in 1966: an interview with a General Suharto of Indonesia who announced to the world that he wanted to end the three-year long Confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia.
It seemed natural that with his many contacts in the region made during his years a journalist, he moved on to the next stage of his career as a diplomat.
He served as High Commissioner to Malaysia for 7 years from 1973, and went on to become Ambassador to Japan and South Korea.
After he retiring from the diplomatic service in 1984, he took up a new post as Chairman of the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation.
A year later, he became President, determined to make the Presidency as accessible as possible to ordinary Singaporeans.
His genuine concern for others and natural warmth touched many lives.
He retired from the Presidency in Sept 1993, citing his age, health and Constitutional amendments which provided for an Elected President.
Mr Wee said it was best for Singapore that a new man was put in place.
He remained active in community work after retirement, and will be fondly remembered by Singaporeans from all walks of life as a man who always had a smile for everyone. - CNA /ch
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no mention of the cause of death though.
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ok.. gives a min of silence.
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rest in peace Mr Wee
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so sad...he was a good man...may he rest in peace...
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RIP.
Having said that, i am strongly opposed to some of the actions taken by the government in the 1980s. Because he is the president of Singapore at that time, i hold him partly responsible. -
Don't say like that lah....people who don't know you can be misunderstood....Originally posted by starblue:ok.. gives a min of silence.
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He doesnt have the powers anyway, how to be responsible?....Originally posted by lwflee:RIP.
Having said that, i am strongly opposed to some of the actions taken by the government in the 1980s. Because he is the president of Singapore at that time, i hold him partly responsible.
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how old were you then?Originally posted by lwflee:RIP.
Having said that, i am strongly opposed to some of the actions taken by the government in the 1980s. Because he is the president of Singapore at that time, i hold him partly responsible. -
and do i care about wad they think of me??? *shrugs*Originally posted by CoolMyth:Don't say like that lah....people who don't know you can be misunderstood....
nan dao must tell everyone how sad i am on hearing his death? and that i am lamenting on what singapore will be like without these elite leaders?? -
I wasn't old enough to care then. I am now.Originally posted by dragg:how old were you then? -
he had only ceremonial powers back then
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The President of Singapore has very very limited powers.. in terms of policy matters..i don't think he needs to be even consulted.. please share what are the supposed "actions" taken? can you prove that the president was directly or indirectly responsible for it?Originally posted by lwflee:RIP.
Having said that, i am strongly opposed to some of the actions taken by the government in the 1980s. Because he is the president of Singapore at that time, i hold him partly responsible.