SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has extended his "deep condolences" to the family of the late Jek Yeun Thong.
In a statement on Wednesday (Jun 6), the Prime Minister's Office said Mr Jek, a key member of the People's Action Party Old Guard, "contributed significantly to the building of modern Singapore". He passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, according to the statement.
AdvertisementAs a mark of respect, the Government has ordered the State Flag on all Government buildings to be flown at half-mast on Thursday.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has also paid tribute to Mr Jek in a letter to his wife. Mr Lee's letter to Mrs Jek is as below:
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