Tay Eng Soon
Tay Eng Soon | |
|---|---|
鄭永順 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1940 |
| Died | 5 August 1993 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Alma mater | Anglo-Chinese School |
| Profession | Politician |
Tay Eng Soon (Chinese: 鄭永順; pinyin: Zhèng Yǒngshùn; 20 January 1940 – 5 August 1993) was a Singaporean politician.
History
Tay was educated at the Anglo-Chinese School. A member of the People's Action Party, he was Senior Minister of State (Education) in the 1980s[1] until his death in office.[2]
Legacy
One of the two libraries in the Singapore Institute of Management has been named after him, in recognition of Tay's contributions to the SIM's UK Open University Degree Programme.[3]
The Tay Eng Soon Health Sciences Award[4] and Tay Eng Soon Medal[5] are most likely also named after him.
References
- ^ "新加坡资优教育介绍". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ Tien Mui Mun (2002-11-06). "Tay Eng Soon". Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board Singapore.
- ^ "SIM Library: About Us". Singapore Institute of Management.
- ^ "Welcome to Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Ex-Hong Kah Lite awarded Outstanding Graduate in ITE". Hong Kah Secondary School. Retrieved 10 January 2015.