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Former top civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow dies, aged 83

Known for being outspoken, he spent 40 distinguished years in the administrative service before retiring in 1999

Published Thu, Aug 20, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

FORMER top civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow, who worked closely with Singapore's founding leaders and was known for being outspoken, died peacefully on Thursday morning, his family said. He was 83.

His family told The Straits Times that he had been in ill health for four and a half years.

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Former top civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow dies, aged 83

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Hong Kong faces uphill battle to lure back Chinese tourists

Weak yen boosts tourist wallets in Japan

Gas prices are putting Washington’s boldest climate policy at risk

India collects record 2.10 trillion rupees as goods and services tax in April

China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary

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