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Sinnathamby Rajaratnam DUT ( Tamil: சின்னத்தம்பி ராஜரத்னம்; 25 February 1915 – 22 February 2006), better known as S. Rajaratnam, was a Singaporean statesman, journalist and diplomat who served as the first Minister for Foreign Affairs between 1965 and 1980, and 2nd Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore ...
Feb 22, 2006 · Sinnathamby Rajaratnam (b. 25 February 1915, Jaffna, Sri Lanka–d. 22 February 2006, Singapore), better known as S. Rajaratnam, was a former journalist, co-founder of the People's Action Party (PAP), first minister for foreign affairs in post-independence Singapore, a member of parliament for the Kampong Glam constituency and former minister ...
Jul 13, 2024 · Old Guard member S. Rajaratnam played a pivotal role in Singapore’s history, and his contributions are covered in the second volume of a biography by former journalist and ex-MP Irene Ng out...
The second volume of S. Rajaratnam’s authorised biography – The Lion’s Roar – was launched in July 2024. In her introduction to the book, extracted here, author Irene Ng explains how the journalist-turned-politician was a critical figure in Singapore’s early years.
Aug 22, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of S. Rajaratnam, a former journalist, Minister for Foreign Affairs and one of the co-founders of the People's Action Party. Discover his role in drafting the National Pledge, his vision of multi-racialism and his term "democracy of deeds".
Jul 13, 2024 · One of Mr S. Rajaratnam’s enduring legacies is the National Pledge, which he drafted in 1966. Here is an edited excerpt from Irene Ng’s new book in which she gives new insights into his ...
Jul 12, 2024 · As one of the chief architects of Singapore’s independence, he had experienced some tough situations – but this was the worst tragedy to befall his country in his five years in...
