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SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has sent his
condolences to Dr Ong Chit Chung’s widow.
Mr Goh said Dr Ong was talent spotted by the PAP because of his
reputation as a military historian and his helpful nature. Dr Ong
became a Member of Parliament in 1988 and served five terms.
SM Goh said Dr Ong had put in "many years of sterling service"
as Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministries of Home Affairs and
Labour, and as chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committees
of Education, Defence and Foreign Affairs.
Mr Goh described Dr Ong as respected and well—liked by
grassroots leaders and residents.
"Having served for five terms, I am sure that he will be deeply
missed by them. He had given the best part of his adult life in the
service of Singapore", wrote Mr Goh. — CNA/ir