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Goh Chok Tong as seen through a hall of mirrors

The second volume of his biography is a mix of narrative, interviews and essay. Combined, it makes a richer portrait

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Gayle Goh

Gayle Goh

Published Fri, May 7, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    EMERITUS Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong says he has no plans to stand as Singapore's next President when elections for the post roll around by 2023. "But then, neither did I plan to be Prime Minister," he adds with a laugh.

    That is according to one of 17 interviews held over nine months with the former prime minister, yielding the second volume of his biography - Standing Tall: The Goh Chok Tong Years.

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