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Toh Chin Chye DUNU (Chinese: 杜进才; pinyin: Dù Jìncái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tō͘ Chìn-châi; 10 December 1921 – 3 February 2012) was a Singaporean statesman and academic who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore between 1959 and 1968. Toh is widely recognised as one of the founding fathers of Singapore.
Feb 3, 2012 · Toh Chin Chye (Dr) (b. 10 December 1921, Batu Gajah, Perak–3 February 2012, Singapore) was the founding chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and served as Singapore’s deputy prime minister from 1959 to 1968.
Learn about the life and achievements of Toh Chin Chye, who co-founded the PAP, created the Singapore flag and state crest, and served as a minister and vice-chancellor. Discover how he shaped Singapore's identity, education and health sectors with his vision and leadership.
Aug 29, 2019 · Learn about Dr Toh Chin Chye, who played a key role in Singapore's independence and development as a PAP leader and academic. He was responsible for the coat of arms, flag and anthem of Singapore.
Feb 3, 2012 · Dr Toh Chin Chye was known for his outspoken views, most notably on the debate on the Medisave scheme in 1983 in which he argued that healthcare should be the government’s primary responsibility. He was so against the idea that he abstained himself from voting for the approval of the scheme in the parliament.
Dr Toh himself was thrust into the centre of the political battle in the 1963 general election, when Dr Lee Siew Choh, the leader of the left wing Barisan Sosialis party, stood against him in Rochor. After a fierce campaign, Dr Toh won by a slim margin of 89 votes.
Feb 4, 2012 · Former deputy prime minister Toh Chin Chye, who was a founding member of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), died on Friday morning at age 90 at his home, according to local media reports.
