SINGAPORE : In a tribute to the late Dr Goh Keng Swee, the opposition National Solidarity Party said Singapore has lost a great man who has contributed tremendously to the country's nation building.
Its Secretary-General Goh Meng Seng said: "Although we do not agree totally (with) some of his past policies...his spirit of socialism and public service are the source of inspiration to many of us."
He added: "In mourning his death and the loss of our national icon, we would like to remind PAP (People's Action Party) of their humble democratic socialist root which was fully manifested by the late Dr Goh Keng Swee."
He said: "The PAP should reflect upon their great deviation from the socialist foundation which was upheld by Dr Goh Keng Swee." - CNA/ms
Its Secretary-General Goh Meng Seng said: "Although we do not agree totally (with) some of his past policies...his spirit of socialism and public service are the source of inspiration to many of us."
He added: "In mourning his death and the loss of our national icon, we would like to remind PAP (People's Action Party) of their humble democratic socialist root which was fully manifested by the late Dr Goh Keng Swee."
He said: "The PAP should reflect upon their great deviation from the socialist foundation which was upheld by Dr Goh Keng Swee." - CNA/ms