6. Lim Chin Siong
The late Lim
Chin Siong died in 1996. He was very active on
the political scene in the 1950s and part of the
1960s until his arrest in 1963.
At first a member of the PAP, he later left the party
to form the Barisan Socialis
in 1961 with other politicians such as Dr Lee Siew Choh.
Whether for or against his political beliefs, the late
Lim Chin Siong, a former leader of the Barisan Sosialis,
made an impact on both his political rivals as well as
friends.
"Occasionally, we talked about it (politics).
He was glad that Singapore has developed
very well under the PAP Government,
I think he appreciates what the PAP government
has been doing but I think there's still a little
bit here and there
that he doesn't agree with."
(Dr Lee doesn't think Mr Lim regretted his part in
Singapore's past.) "He was doing what
he thought was best for the people of Singapore."
-- Dr Lee Siew Choh, 79, had known Mr Lim since 1961,
when they were members of the Barisan Socialis
(The Straits Times, Feb 6, 1996)
"I had good regard for him. He was a dedicated politician, but
questionable because he was left-wing. He never did anything stupid
or incorrigible and never did anything for money, and in that way,
he was clean."
-- Former Senior Minister S Rajaratnam, 82 (The Straits Times, Feb
7, 1996)
Above -- Dr Toh Chin Chye ,former DPM at Lim Chin Siong's
funeral
Dr Toh Chin Chye (bowing) paying respects. From right, the
late
Mr Lim's wife, Madam Wong Chui Wan and her sons, Zi Yi and Zi
Kuan.
"Lim Chin Siong and the Communist Party played a very
important part in Singapore's political history and if they had
won, Singapore would be very different today."
-- Former Deputy Prime Minister Toh Chin Chye, 75, said
during the funeral of Mr Lim Chin Siong in February 1996 (The
Straits Times, Feb 7, 1996)
"He was a very kind and sensitive person and he never discriminated
against any colour or creed."
-- Mr A Mahadeva, 65, a business consultant who had known the late
Mr Lim for over 40 years (The Straits Times, Feb 7, 1996)
"The irresistible tidal wave of anti-colonialism which convulsed
Singapore in the 1950s up to the mid-'60s found in him its leading
and most eloquent voice, and I do not regret having been one of his
closest comrades."
-- Former president Devan Nair (The Straits Times, Feb 9,
1996)
2.Below is an excerpt of the obituary note on Mr Lim Chin
Siong by Mr Lee Kuan Yew. (The Straits Times, Feb 9, 1996)
I liked and respected him for his simple lifestyle and his
selflessness. He did not seek financial gain or political glory. He
was totally committed to the advancement of his cause.
He and many of his comrades, graduates from the Chinese middle
schools, taught my colleagues and me the meaning of dedication to a
cause.
They were prepared to sacrifice everything for their cause, and
many did. Some lost their lives in the jungles, many were banished
to China.
Because of the standards of dedication they set, we, the
English-educated PAP leaders, had to set high standards of personal
integrity and spartan lifestyles to withstand their political
attacks. They were ruthless and thorough. We became as determined
as they were in pursuing our political objectives.
source of the above
3.Have u heard of LKY praised a man like this?
What is the cost and benefits for LKY to praise Mr Lim?
Why Mr Lim's photo can be found in Sg history book?
If LKY and PAP want to abolish history of Mr LIm,they can
do so easily.
Why LKY pened a so remarkable obituary note
on Mr Lim Chin Siong when many old generations
almost forget Mr Lim and remind next generation
there was a Mr Lim who shaped the history?
4.Lim Chin Siong and the Communist Party played a very
important part in Singapore's political history and if they had
won, Singapore would be very different today."
-- Former Deputy Prime Minister Toh Chin Chye, 75, said
during the funeral of Mr Lim Chin Siong in February 1996 (The
Straits Times, Feb 7, 1996)
How Mr Lim would treat LKY if he won?
5.Mr Lim and wife went to London after release
.Their two sons were born there.
Mr Lim returned to Sg let his sons study here.I remember both
of them are doctors.
