LAI Chun Loong 黎振龙
Special Project,
Accession Number 001902
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Jason Lim (Dr)
Interviewer
- 01:06:12
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 22 Jun 2009
Recording Date
- 00:59:39
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
How he started working with Dr Goh Keng Swee at the Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS). Anecdote on why he had to bring a rifle to Dr Goh’s office in the early 1970s. Anecdote on his report to Dr Goh on the export sales of ammunition to Switzerland in the mid-1970s. Anecdote on a joint project CIS had with the Thai military, 1976-1977. Impression that everyone had to be honest with Dr Goh during meetings. Anecdotes on reasoning with Dr Goh on the feasibility of projects. Dr Goh tended to approach staff directly for answers. Anecdote on Dr Goh’s reaction to interviewee going for further studies in 1978. Experiences in participating in meetings chaired by Dr Goh.
Anecdotes of his overseas travels with Dr Goh to China (May 1985), Indonesia (late 1980s) and Thailand (late 1980s). Advised to bring a bag of chocolates on his overseas trips for Dr Goh. Dr Goh seemed relaxed during his trip to China in May 1985. Dr Goh’s work habits and style. How Dr Goh made decisions. Dr Goh’s mood could affect how he talked to people. Understanding Dr Goh’s vision for Singapore. Impression that Dr Goh was careful with money. Dr Goh’s vision to improve the quality of life of Singaporeans. Knew of several civil servants who got into trouble with Dr Goh. Impressions of Dr Goh before and after his retirement from politics. Impressions of Dr Goh as a person. More anecdotes on Dr Goh’s trip to China in May 1985.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 22 Jun 2009
Recording Date
- 00:06:33
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Impression that Dr Goh was always concerned about safety measures in the workplace. Dr Goh’s concern about the future of Singapore even after his retirement from politics in 1984. Summary of his impressions of Dr Goh.
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