Tony Tan
Tony Tan: A Life of Service and Leadership
Full Name and Common Aliases
Tony Tan Keng Yam is a renowned Singaporean politician and businessman who has made significant contributions to his country's development.
Birth and Death Dates
Tony Tan was born on November 7, 1940. As he is still active in public life, there is no recorded date of death.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Tan is a Singaporean national and has had a diverse career spanning politics, business, and education. He served as the third President of Singapore from 2011 to 2017.
Early Life and Background
Born to Tan Chye Shiong and Toh Lip Chee in Pahang, Malaysia, Tony Tan was educated at Raffles Institution and later Raffles College (now part of the National University of Singapore). He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in economics from Cambridge University. Tan's family moved back to Singapore when he was 12 years old.
Major Accomplishments
Tan's career has been marked by numerous achievements, including serving as:
Minister for Trade and Industry (1981-1984)
Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1995-2004)
President of the People's Action Party Central Executive Committee (1976-1984)Notable Works or Actions
As a politician, Tan has been instrumental in shaping Singapore's economic and social policies. Some notable initiatives include:
Economic Development Board: Tan played a key role in establishing the Economic Development Board (EDB) in 1961 to promote foreign investment.
National Trade Promotion Programme: He launched this program in 1981 to enhance trade relationships with other countries.Impact and Legacy
Tony Tan's contributions have had far-reaching impacts on Singapore. His leadership has:
Fostered economic growth: Under his guidance, Singapore experienced rapid economic expansion, transforming it into a thriving global city-state.
Promoted national development: Tan has been instrumental in shaping policies that have improved the quality of life for Singaporeans.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Tony Tan is widely quoted and remembered due to his:
Visionary leadership: His forward-thinking approach has inspired generations of Singaporeans.
* Commitment to public service: Tan's dedication to serving his country has set a high standard for politicians.
Through his remarkable life, Tony Tan has demonstrated the value of hard work, determination, and a commitment to public service.
Quotes by Tony Tan
On behalf of Singapore... I would like to extend our deepest condolences to his wife and family and to the people of the US,
Very high significance targets, embassies, some of our military bases, places like that, places that would have an impact, and significance throughout the world,
There is an urgent need for bold reforms to transform Singapore into an R&D-driven, innovative, knowledge-based enterprise economy, where we compete on knowledge and talent, in addition to efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ... Singapore needs to refocus its research and innovation agenda.
We have developed our own approach towards rehabilitating people, involving psychological rehabilitation, social rehab within families and of our Religious Rehabilitation Group.
To ensure that Singaporeans can take advantage of opportunities, the government should continue to monitor carefully the proportion of foreign students in our education institutions to ensure that the proportion matches the present and future needs of the country, and the Singaporeans are the main beneficiaries of our education policy.
The stronger ties between primary care providers and the patients they serve will produce better outcomes and allow for more sustainable healthcare spending.
The growth of markets in the region also provides opportunities for home-grown entities - whether established brand names like DBS, Singtel and Keppel Corporation, or SMEs - to establish and grow their presence in the region.
I think we have a good foundation which Mr. Lee Kuan Yew laid down, but you have to move forward. Now the question is what can Mr. Lee Hsien Loong and his team, and all our younger ministers can do now to build on the foundation which Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has built.
