Othman Wok, member of Singapore's first Cabinet and founding father, dies at 92

Government will accord him honour of being borne on a ceremonial gun carriage for his final journey on Tuesday

Lee U-Wen

Published Mon, Apr 17, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

A FOUNDING father. A strong leader. A Singapore son. A dear friend. These epithets were in the tributes that poured in on Monday afternoon, soon after news broke that Othman Wok, a key member of Singapore's first Cabinet more than half a century ago, had died at the age of 92.

Mr Othman, who had been in ill-health for some time, died at Singapore General Hospital at 12.21pm on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.

President Tony Tan Keng Yam, among those who turned up at Mr Othman's home to sign a condolence book, said that he was "deeply saddened" by the former Cabinet minister's passing.

"Mr Othman Wok was one of Singapore's founding fathers. His sacrifices and hard work contribut…

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