TOH Keng Kiat (Dr.)
Political History of Singapore 1985–2005,
Accession Number 004886
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- John Choo
Interviewer
- 02:33:04
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
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- 23 Jun 2023
Recording Date
- 00:52:38
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
How he was first introduced to Mensa and became its inaugural President in Singapore. Outreach to schools. The egg drop competition. Working with the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP). Setting up the Mensa Singapore committee. Decision to step down as President in 1993. Connection between innate intellectual ability and political activity. [15:37] Need for emotional intelligence and social responsibility.
Early entry into community service providing medical assistance to monsoon flood evacuees at a Sennett Estate community centre. Involvement in the Rotary Club and the Christian Brothers' Schools Board. Why he did not enter party politics. How he became a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP), nominated by Prof Lim Pin and Dr Robert Loh. Impressions of the NMP scheme. [29:11] The Maintenance of Parents Bill. Changing societal values and its relation to an ageing population. Swearing-in ceremony. What he hoped to achieve as an NMP. Maiden involvement in Parliament. [45:26] On an example of the costliness of medical bills that he raised. How he wrote his speeches. Drawing from patient anecdotes and life experiences.
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