PAP founding member Toh Chin Chye passes away at age 90

When the PAP first formed the govt I was in the Ministry Of National Development. I remembered that he emphaised the importance of civil servants providing the continuity of govt services. He said political parties come n go but civil service must go on forever. He quoted 2 lines from a peom, The Brook - "For men may come n men may go but I go on forever".
In the eighties when parliament was debating on the issue of Graduate Mothers. Dr Toh reminded LKY that it violated the Spore Constitution. I cannot remember any other MP voiced any concerns on the matter.

RIP Dr Toh C C.

Dr Toh Chin Chye, one of PAP old time member, he is well respected, he does not go for personal gain, he really work for our country. He is a real leadership. RIP Dr Toh

one of the better MIWs....RIP Dr Toh.

There are two types of governors
1) Served the country and people not for high salary.
2) Served the country and people for higher salary concerned.
Mr Toh for what I know is classified as, in the no1 category.
Regards

Dr. Toh is the REAL founding father of the PAP. He started the party in London before LKY joined them. When they are back and formed PAP, he is the Chairman. He is the undisputed founding father of the party. I live in Maude Road 2 room flat in 80s, In the 70s 80s, everyone in Jalan Besar knows who is Dr. Toh Chin Chye, even the gangsters respected him. He is sincere and truthful to better the livers of Singaporeans. He never have any problem winning an election, always win with high margin.

and Ms Grace fu, please stop trying to gain popularity by associating yourself with Singapore's founding father. He has stopped talking to your big boss's father after that person changed the party he found into a RICH PEOPLE party. Maybe it's because of your remarks on high pay that this TRUE SERVANT of our country has stopped believing that he could see his party changed back to its old self. U remember? why he keep asking you what do you believe? it's so obvious that you are NOT believing in what this Patriot of Singapore believe. He is now UP there watching you.

I must have my own 1 minute silence for this great man of Singapore.

He came from a humble background and as such could empathise with the common people. He is one of the few who could govern without being blinded by greed, power or personal glory. He stands out as a prime example of what it means to be a politician and that is to serve the people sincerely instead of lording over them. Today's politicians and aspiring leaders should take a leaf out of the late Mr. Toh Chin Chye's book. No man is bigger than his country. YNWA..!!!

A humble, respectable Minister.
He served the Country at a time when we are considered as 3rd nation. I hope the current Ministers will bench mark him as 'Model' and not just talking about own benefit.

Thank you for the selfless contributions to Singapore.
RIP Sir.

Dr Toh Chin Chye is a great man He entered politics not because of money but his passion to serve the people and improved the living standard of Singaporeans. We owe much to him for his efforts and contributions to building our society to what it is today. Singapore should build a memorial for him.

Without the PAP pioneers, there'll be no PAP today... with the current PAPs, there'll be no PAP tomorrow!

My condolences to Toh Chin Chye family. His passing marked the end of an era of ministers that really cared for Singapore and Singaporean.

Sad to say that these pioneers are replaces by a new generation that are more concerned about how much they are getting paid, not what they can do for Singaporean.

From today's comments following Dr.Toh's passing surely LKY and his gang who are all with "exceptional" talents must know where they have gone wrong. You are all $$$ orientated and not people orientated.

Condolences to Dr Toh's family. He was a good man and served Singapore well.Not like the current breed of money faced people. Obviously his death will be played down because he disagreed with their stupid policies.

Very Sad. RIP Dr Toh. I remembered once when he ticked off the arrogant PAP leaders that it was the uneducated people who supported the party and put the leaders in their place and that the leaders are now saying that these people were stupid. We will indeed miss you a lot.

I give my respect to the late Dr Toh Chin Chye. When he disagreed with the policies of LKY he resigned from the PAP. I remember in the mid eighties Dr Toh made a very strong statement which was reported in the main stream media. He said he couldn't understand why LKY continue with his policy of misinforming Singaporeans. This is coming from someone who was once within the establishment. Rest in peace Dr Toh. LKY will join you pretty soon, and he will not only have to account to you for misinforming Singaporeans all along, but also to God.

A good MP and Minister will be remembered forever! My condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Toh Chin Chye.

RIP Dr. Toh

Dr Toh had enjoyed the bliss of living to a ripe old age. He had spent his life wisely and will be fondly remembered by all senior and pioneer Singaporeans.

1 man down, 1 great loss to our nation. Thank you Mr. Toh.

He is one of the old guards that deserve Singaporeans' greatest respect.