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The Trumpet-Major Thomas Hardy 1884

The government last week announced that the elder Mr. Lee, the founder of modern Singapore, and former prime minister Goh Chok Tong would relinquish their cabinet positions as minister mentor and senior minister respectively.

Singapore's Lee Shuffles Cabinet P.R. Venkat 2011

Under him, the People's Action Party kept a strong grip on power in the 2006 election, but scored just 67% of the popular vote—a lower share than predecessor Goh Chok Tong's 75% in 2001.

Singapore Elections' Key Players 2011

An investment adviser and Oxford graduate, Tan once served as the principal private secretary to then-Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.

Singapore Elections' Key Players 2011

Critics also cite Ms. Tin, who is contesting in a team alongside former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, as an example of how the PAP shoehorns inexperienced candidates into Parliament on the backs of senior members.

Singapore Elections' Key Players 2011

Then there is Tan Jee Say from the SDP, who was the principal private secretary to then-Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong in the 1980s.

A New Wind Blows in the Lion City Alex Au 2011

Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, a former prime minister, acknowledged Monday that inflation worries mean "the ground may not be sweet" for the ruling party this time.

Singapore Plans Election for May Chun Han Wong 2011

Prime Minister Lee also announced that Lee Kuan Yew will relinquish his position as chairman of the country's sovereign wealth fund—Government of Singapore Investment Corp.—while Goh Chok Tong will give up his post as chairman of the central bank.

Singapore's Lee Shuffles Cabinet P.R. Venkat 2011

In Nong Chok in eastern Bangkok, fish farmer Sorn Sampaothong said water from overflowing canals swept through his house and into six fish pounds in his compound.

Thailand Takes a Risk to Ease Flood Wilawan Watcharasakwet 2011

Former prime minister Goh Chok Tong, who served as the nation's leader from 1990 to 2004, also Saturday announced his decision to leave his cabinet post of senior minister, which he was appointed to after he stepped down as prime minister.

Singapore Founder Lee to Quit Cabinet Sam Holmes 2011