GOH KENG SWEE On May 14‚ 2010‚ the nation bade farewell to one of its founding fathers‚ former Deputy Prime Minister Goh Keng Swee‚ with a heavy heart. Dr Goh passed away at the age of 91 after a long illness‚ leaving behind widow Dr Phua Swee Liang‚ son Kian Chee and daughter-in-law‚ two grandsons and three great-grandsons. He had devoted 25 years of his life to serving the nation in the ministries of defence‚ finance and education. Born into a middle-income Peranakan family in Malacca
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hoping her first was a boy.(McFarland 97)Li keng’s mom wished she was a boy and not a girl.(McFarland 21)Li keng worries too much about the known.(McFarland 31)America told Baba that they didn’t want a lot of poor people in America.(McFarland 1) A Chinese labor was not allowed to bring his wife to America.(McFarland 1) Once they was
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1. Based on the article‚ Human Capital: Essential Factor for Entrepreneurial Success‚ rise out five (5) questions and answer that are related to the topic you have learned in chapter 1. a) Successful business are ofter managed by what type of leaders? Successful business are ofter managed by leaders who know how to mobilize their human resources (HR) to produce better products and service compared to their competitors. b) How can a change of mindset can be the pre-requisite step for building
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Introduction Early Childhood and Education Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong‚ a name that is well known in Malaysia and also recognized globally. He is a simple person but live with high level of discipline and focus. This legend was born in 1918 at Anxi district‚ a province in China. He is the son of Lim Shi Quan and Goh Ban. In Chinese language‚ "Goh Tong" means parasol tree (Wutong Tree) which myth said phoenix bird will only roost on "Wutong Tree". Lim Goh Tong came from a very poor family but it give him motivation
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Both Lim Goh Tong and Oprah Winfrey are similar in terms of how values and teachings from family has affected them and made who are them today. Definitely‚ family brings a huge impact on anyone’s development as everything will start from home at the first stage. They are also alike in a way they have faced a lot of deprivations back in their past whereby I believe these hardships which shaped them into someone they are today. They are in contrast of family backgrounds. Lim comes from a happy and
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Mr Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong History Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong (February 28‚ 1918 – October 23‚ 2007) was well-known for wealth as Malaysian Chinese businessman. He was recognized for his vision and courage in converting Genting Highlands from an unfamiliar hilltop to one of the world’s most successful casino resorts. He was once the 3rd richest man in Malaysia with a net worth estimated to be 4.2 billion USD‚ making him the 204th richest person in the billionaire list compiled by Forbes. And
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GRANITE SLABS AT ACCOMMODATION CLUSTER 1. Mr Lee Kuan Yew Quote 1: “If you ... do not understand that you got to defend this [Country]‚ then in the end we will lose. Others will come‚ smack you down and take over.” Mr Lee Kuan Yew‚ Prime Minister (1967) Quote 2: (Proposed @ Sierra) “What he or she has in Singapore‚ he or she must be prepared to fight for and defend. Otherwise it will be lost.” Mr Lee Kuan Yew‚ Prime Minister (1967) Quote 3: “An officer must live by the SAFTI
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GOH KENG SWEE: QUALITES FOR SUCCESS Did you know that Singapore has the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita in the world? As a small nation with no natural resources‚ how did Singapore arrive at where it is today? The credit goes largely to Singapore’s founding fathers‚ particularly to Dr. Goh Keng Swee. Goh Keng Swee’s thoroughness‚ farsightedness‚ and willingness to learn were qualities that stood out in his diverse public career and enabled him to succeed. First‚ Dr. Goh’s thoroughness
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Question: “It was the Western trader and the Western administrator who introduced modern ideas‚ modern systems of government‚ modern education and modern techniques of communications and production into traditional Asia.” (Goh Keng Swee) Discuss the above comments by Dr. Goh Keng Swee with reference to Singapore. Did Singapore benefit from the Western influence in the early days? Has Singapore benefitted from it now? Provide necessary evidences to substantiate your answer.
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