Guest ABC Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 RIP Sir! You'll be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fab Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 http://www.todayonline.com/singapore...dent-sr-nathanSINGAPORE — The Republic's sixth President, Mr SR Nathan, has died. He was 92.Mr Nathan, who was Singapore's longest-serving president, died peacefully at 9.48 pm on Monday (Aug 22) at the Singapore General Hospital, said a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.Mr Nathan served as President from Sept 1, 1999 to Aug 31, 2011. Prior to that, he took on various positions in public service such as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador to the United States, Director of the Security and Intelligence Division and executive chairman of The Straits Times Press.Mr Nathan had been in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the Singapore General Hospital since July 31, after suffering his second stroke in two years.He is survived by his wife Urmila Nandi. They have a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blog Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 92 is considered long life for a male. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 安平。 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 今年是个多事之秋，一波又一波。祝愿：风平浪静。 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Neh Neh Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 RIP Sir. You have done great in life and to Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 人生自古谁无死，留取丹心照汗青。 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest sigh Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Guest 安平。 said: 今年是个多事之秋，一波又一波。祝愿：风平浪静。 Indeed, very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rip Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Time to consider for Sing downfall, yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy springroll Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Rip president nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixorn Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) --- Edited August 25, 2016 by nixorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 RlP President Nathan Singapore will miss you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbboyddd Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 RIP Sir, thank you for everything that you've given to SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ener Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Another one bites the dust. May your soul finds peace Mr Nathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENZ Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thank you for your service Mr Nathan. Condolences to Mr Nathan's Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 anyone notice the date 22 august? Is same date with LKY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momod Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 LKY died in March.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GUEST Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 is same date not same month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superflawless Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Sorry but if the best President of Singapore, Ong Teng Cheong, did not get a well deserved public and respected funeral farewell, then I really have no time for good-for-nothings like Nathan. Let's not mince words: Nathan was a translator for the Japanese during WWI (just like LKY). That is absolutely not okay with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abang Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 The President of Singapore remains very much a figure head, a man of many ceremonies. It is the Prime Minister and his cabinet that make most of the decisions. Of all the President, Ong stands out because he debated several controversial issues. Unfortunately, things did not go his way. After his death, (sadly) he wasn't given a proper recognition. mate69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanbeam Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Guest guest said: anyone notice the date 22 august? Is same date with LKY. LKY is 23rd la Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 7 hours ago, Guest guest said: anyone notice the date 22 august? Is same date with LKY. 7 hours ago, momod said: LKY died in March.... 7 hours ago, Guest GUEST said: is same date not same month 4 hours ago, bigdanbeam said: LKY is 23rd la I think what the first post meant was sarcastically this: nobody really cares but everything will be associated to LKY somehow.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blog Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 To think how differently Ong Teng Cheong and SR Nathan are treated is nauseating. Totally shameless. And the latter died when he was no longer in office while the former still in office! Buay Tahan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I didn't know channel 8 mandarin was so bad that they use the phrase "无私的奉献", with million dollars pay, it simply cannot be considered as "无私"....Also a lot of those interview simply say he contribute a lot, may I ask them further "like what"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Guest blog said: To think how differently Ong Teng Cheong and SR Nathan are treated is nauseating. Totally shameless. And the latter died when he was no longer in office while the former still in office! Buay Tahan! Wrong. Ong Teng Cheong died in 2002, 3 years after stepping down as President in 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 2 hours ago, lonelyglobe said: I didn't know channel 8 mandarin was so bad that they use the phrase "无私的奉献", with million dollars pay, it simply cannot be considered as "无私"....Also a lot of those interview simply say he contribute a lot, may I ask them further "like what"??? My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fun-eral isn't really fun Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 10 hours ago, superflawless said: Sorry but if the best President of Singapore, Ong Teng Cheong, did not get a well deserved public and respected funeral farewell, then I really have no time for good-for-nothings like Nathan. Let's not mince words: Nathan was a translator for the Japanese during WWI (just like LKY). That is absolutely not okay with me. Ong's family decided not to give him a state funeral in 2002 because it was close to Chinese New Year by then. Before his death, he had asked to be cremated and for the ashes to be placed at Mandai Columbarium with those of ordinary citizens instead of Kranji State Cemetery, where late dignitaries are usually buried. The Singapore flags flew at half mast on the government buildings, including the Istana, to pay him his last respects Personally i also don't think OTC is the type who will desire a state funeral. 他不会肤浅到去在乎或稀罕国葬仪式。这才叫人尊敬！Funeral rites are for the living. 人死了之后，做什么给他都是假的。 MeninSinglet, upshot, mate69 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 https://medium.com/@tisg/the-tale-of-2-funerals-3b6fbe893da8#.wfmz1wapg mate69 1 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Read on Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 https://medium.com/@tisg/straits-times-takes-credit-away-from-ong-teng-cheong-to-honour-s-r-nathan-6d0007d64d50#.qng2zuu78 mate69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 37 minutes ago, Guest Read on said: https://medium.com/@tisg/straits-times-takes-credit-away-from-ong-teng-cheong-to-honour-s-r-nathan-6d0007d64d50#.qng2zuu78 Exactly. It is an insult to OTC's immense, largely silent but greatly under-appreciated contributions. It's appalling. For the younger generations who do not know Ong and grew up knowing Nathan as the face in the school assemblies and halls, please read up on the well-documented spat between the govt and Ong. Treat it as social studies. superflawless and fab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I donno to lol or cry at those ppl at the wake. One was dramatically choked with sobs. Another one said ex President impressed her cos he never rejects taking photos anyone who requests. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Money boy Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 But he was still one up than the current President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superflawless Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I disagree. Both Tony Tan and Nathan are both overpaid good-for-nothings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Agree . Mr Ong T C is still the best president . Go read up if you don't know his past n contributions to Sg( mate69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 “Some people still ask whether my long previous association with the PAP will stop me from acting independently. The answer is ‘no’. My loyalty is first and foremost to the people of Singapore. It has always been so and it will always remain so.” Mr Ong Teng Cheong mate69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 16 hours ago, Guest blog said: To think how differently Ong Teng Cheong and SR Nathan are treated is nauseating. Totally shameless. And the latter died when he was no longer in office while the former still in office! Buay Tahan! 不听话就没有. Sadly. http://themiddleground.sg/2016/08/24/all-the-presidents-myths/ 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest State wayang Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 It cheapens the state funeral thingy with this kind of pork-distribution mentality behind the motives and objectives behind the scenes. So meaningless and empty, no wonder OTC rather not have it as i'm sure he was well aware of and discerning about the details of the kind of clowning going on in the mechanics of the management of our country. So wayang lor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shake Head Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 No thanks to last year's spectacle, Singaporeans are infatuated with maudlin outpours of griefs. It becomes a sort of, the current hippest thingy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kimmy kimchi Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 7 minutes ago, Guest Shake Head said: No thanks to last year's spectacle, Singaporeans are infatuated with maudlin outpours of griefs. It becomes a sort of, the current hippest thingy to do. It's a competitive sport for aunties and uncles. And those aunties and uncles at heart. North korea here we come!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 12 minutes ago, Guest Shake Head said: No thanks to last year's spectacle, Singaporeans are infatuated with maudlin outpours of griefs. It becomes a sort of, the current hippest thingy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 On 23/08/2016 at 5:45 PM, superflawless said: Sorry but if the best President of Singapore, Ong Teng Cheong, did not get a well deserved public and respected funeral farewell, then I really have no time for good-for-nothings like Nathan. Let's not mince words: Nathan was a translator for the Japanese during WWI (just like LKY). That is absolutely not okay with me. I feel the same. So many blinded people here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 16 hours ago, Guest Guest said: I feel the same. So many blinded people here!!! or should we say drama and wayang people, some I suppose they have no choice, maybe nominated to represent the company to go and show face..... 22 hours ago, superflawless said: I disagree. Both Tony Tan and Nathan are both overpaid good-for-nothings. If I m not wrong, Nathan is the last one who receive the highest pay, after that follow the victory of the workers party in 2011 election, there was a review of the pay package....perhaps as a democratic society, we should have a election to see if we need to have a president, how big is spore, we already have pm, deputy pm, minister mentor etc...even if yes, the candidate should not from someone who have served the ruling party, doesn't matter at the point of time, he had already resign from the party, it should be someone totally independent of any party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momod Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 54 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: I feel the same. So many blinded people here!!! OTC's family is the one that did not want the state funeral.. not that the govt didnt wan to give it to him.... and also.. a lot of people say the president never do anything... just curious.. what do you all expect the president to do? it is already in law that the president of Singapore is the figurehead but the real power is with the prime minister.. if i'm not wrong the president of Singapore has authority over its reserves.. and thats about it... besides.. the guy is already dead.. just chill?? no point getting angry whatsoever.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Graying sheeple Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Guest Guest said: I feel the same. So many blinded people here!!! Give it 10 more years for the all remaining uneducated sheeples to become senile or die off. The educated younger gen y and z are not that blind. It will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 that's precisely the point from my previous message....whatever given out cannot take back but whatever that have not given out, we need to have better control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I don't know about others, but I'm confident my understanding of a figurehead's role is quite clear. I never expected SRN to be involved in politics, and frankly I'm not naïve enough to think he would in any way exercise his custodian role. But beyond appearances on TV charities, NDP, and the occasional news, what exactly has he done to maintain or re-foster national cohesion that warrants all these tears and laments now? In the short period after 2011, before TT took over, did he in any way work towards healing the divide in Singaporean society? That sort of healing is not political, right? It's the very antithesis of politics. To encourage cohesion despite political and ideological divide. Please tell me what SRN did in that area. Or is his role really just to be photography fodder? If that the case, I think the most sensible thing to do would be to just build a huge statue. Splurge once, and it's there forever. We don't even have to pay any academics again to debate about the "nature and usefulness" of an elected president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 30 minutes ago, Guest Graying sheeple said: Give it 10 more years for the all remaining uneducated sheeples to become senile or die off. The educated younger gen y and z are not that blind. It will get better. I actually have a very different opinion. It seems to me that the middle age and the old people are wiser than the Gen Y and Gen Z. The former can do a comparison for themselves to see where the heart of the current leaders are. No doubt there will be an inertia for people to change the government due to the previous "good" job done during LKY's time. But now that he is dead, the old believe in him is gone now with the new batch of people coming in. But for the Gen Y and Gen Z, who do they have to compare with, other than the propaganda fed to them over the past decade or two? And in fact, as long as the fresh grads still get jobs, they have no clue how the foreigners are/will be grabbing jobs from them. And with a low starting pay, there are abundance of jobs around. They will only feel the heat when they start progressing up the ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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