What are the contribution made by Dr Toh Chin Chye?

Answer 1

I, together with Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and S. Rajaratnam, formed the People's Action Party in 1954 and became the first Chairman overseeing the party's organisation and policy-making. In the 1959 general election, he was elected as the Legislative Assemblyman for Rochore constituency. When Singapore attained self-government, he led a committee set up to design the state crest, state anthem and state flag which were unveiled on 3 December 1959 at City Hall and became the National Flag and National Anthem when Singapore gained independence in 1965.

I was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister when Singapore attained independence in 1965. He relinquished the post in 1968 and became the Minister for Science and Technology and served till 1975.

He was also the Chairman of Singapore Polytechnic and Vice-chancellor of the University of Singapore.He established the faculties of Engineering and Architecture in the University of Singapore and introduced professional courses such as business administration and accountancy so as to support Singapore's industrialisation efforts. He prompted the move of the University from Bukit Timah to Kent Ridge and intiated the setting up of the National University Hospital.

On 2 June 1975, he was appointed as the Minister of Health. He stepped down from the post in 1981 and became a backbencher. As a backbencher, he was noted for his outspoken views on various government policies such as the Medisave Scheme and the age limit on CPF withdrawal.

He retired from politics in 1988 to pave way for the younger generation to lead Singapore.

Answer 2

He served as the Member of Parliament for Rochore since 1959.

He also served as Deputy Prime Minister when Singapore attained independence in 1965.

He was Minister for Science and Technology and Minister for Health.