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Rajaratnam was one of the pioneering leaders who led the self-governance of Singapore from the British Empire in 1959 and the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965. He devoted much of his adult life to public service, and helped shape the mentality of Singaporeans on contemporary issues.
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.
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 ...
Aug 22, 2019 · The National Pledge that all students recite in school can be attributed to one person – Sinnathamby Rajaratnam or better known as S. Rajaratnam. The former journalist was a co-founder and stalwart of the People’s Action Party (PAP).
Apr 21, 2019 · Writing a biography can be tedious, painstaking work. But the effort can also be uplifting and inspirational, as Irene Ng discovered when she began researching the life of S. Rajaratnam. S. Rajaratnam, c. 1970s. S. Rajaratnam Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
TL;DR. The national pledge is recited in schools across Singapore most mornings – a tradition upheld since 1966. 1 The 38-word oath, largely written by wordsmith and former journalist Sinnathamby Rajaratnam (25 February 1915 – 22 February 2006), 2 encapsulates the core values that form the bedrock of our nation.
S. Rajaratnam is perhaps best remembered for his visionary role in shaping the national ideology and framing the foreign policy of Singapore as one of its founding leaders charting a yet-unknown future. What is less recognised is the rich literary legacy he left behind.
