SINGAPORE – They are among the most significant postings on Singapore’s diplomatic roster, and Mr S R Nathan was entrusted with helming both - a testimony of his leading role in cultivating the Republic’s international relations.
In his time in Kuala…
Source link
S R Nathan: The envoy in the hot seat — twice
S R Nathan a 'pioneer, leader and change agent': NUS
The National University of Singapore paid tribute to Mr Nathan, who was Chancellor of NUS from 1999 to 2011.
Source link
TODAY’s brief, Tuesday, Aug 23
S R Nathan 1924 – 2016: Paying tribute to a former president
Condolence boards will be put up at the Istana from Tuesday (Aug 22) for people to pen tributes to former President S R Nathan, who died on Monday night after suffering from a stroke earlier this…
Source link
Tributes for S R Nathan pour in from business, community groups
SINGAPORE – Private sector and community groups paid tribute to former President S R Nathan and sent condolences to his family within an hour or so after the news broke that he had died on Monday (Aug 22) at around 9.50pm, citing his dedication in helping the…
Source link
Industry titans pay tribute to the late S R Nathan
Industry leaders in Singapore paid tribute to the late President S R Nathan, who passed away peacefully on Monday (Aug 22) evening at the Singapore General Hospital.
Source link
'A head of state who was close to the people': Muslim community pays tribute to S R Nathan
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) says Mr Nathan was “well-known among the Singaporean Muslim community as a head of state who was close to the people”.
Source link
Tributes pour in for SR Nathan
SINGAPORE – A “true son of Singapore”, the late S R Nathan led a life that is an “inspiration to all us all”, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (Aug 22).
“His was a story of how a young boy strove to triumph over his circumstances and make a…
Source link
'A giant of our times': Singapore's leaders pay tribute to S R Nathan
Leaders such as President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong are among those who have penned tribute to Singapore’s longest-serving President.
Source link
State Funeral Service for former Singapore President S R Nathan on Friday
The late former President S R Nathan will receive a State Funeral on Friday (Aug 26), announced the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) after he passed away on Monday.
Source link
Government announces funeral arrangements for Mr S R Nathan
SINGAPORE – The State flag on all Government buildings will be flown at half-mast from Aug 23 to Aug 26, the Prime Minister’s Office announced today.
The body of the late Mr Nathan will lie in state at Parliament House from 10am on Aug 25 to 12pm on Aug 26.
The public may pay their last respects at Parliament House from 10am to 8pm on Aug 25. On Friday (Aug 26), members of the diplomatic corps and other officials may pay their last respects from 9am till 12pm.
A State Funeral Service will take place from 4 pm on Aug 26 at the University Cultural Centre (NUS).
It will be attended by Mr Nathan’s family, friends and former colleagues, the President, Cabinet Ministers, MPs, civil servants as well as Singaporeans from all walks of life.
Singapore’s former president S R Nathan dies
Click on thumbnail to view photos. Source:
tabla!, The Straits Times, The New Paper
The State Funeral Service will be followed by a private cremation at Mandai Crematorium.
Condolence boards will be available at Istana for those who wish to pen tributes to the late Mr Nathan from tomorrow morning at 6am.
Condolence books will also be opened at all Overseas Missions for overseas Singaporeans and friends.
The public can express their condolences and share their memories of Mr Nathan at the official website: http://www.remembering.sg/srnathan
or and Remembering S R Nathan Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/RememberingSRNathan
The public can call the hotline at 6336-1166 with queries, visit http://www.remembering.sg/srnathan or and Remembering S R Nathan Facebook page for more details.
Singapore leaders visit S R Nathan in hospital
Click on thumbnail to view photos. Source:
The Straits Times
A look at the presidents of Singapore
Click on thumbnail to view photos. Source:
The Straits Times, Zawiyah Salleh, New Nation, Wee Kim Wee, The Business Times, The New Paper, The Ong family, Lianhe Zaobao
Image:
Publication Date:
Monday, August 22, 2016 – 23:44
Keywords:
Send to mobile app:
Source:
Story Type:
Others
