By Monica Kotwani | Posted:
01 August 2011 1837 hrs
SINGAPORE: A book commemorating the life and work of
Singapore's first Finance and Defence Minister, Dr Goh Keng Swee,
was launched on Monday.
Titled "DR GOH KENG SWEE: A Public Career Remembered", the book was
launched by President S R Nathan at the Istana. It is published by
the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and World
Scientific Publishing.
It features a collection of personal stories, essays and
reflections from officials, former ministers and others who knew Dr
Goh from as far back as his student days in London in the 1950s.
The book also provides an insight into Dr Goh's working habits and
his problem-solving capabilities.
Dr Goh died last year, aged 91.
The book is now available in book stores.
-CNA
