The late pioneer Cabinet minister Othman Wok was remembered by Muslims at prayers on Friday (April 21) in mosques across the island. Mr Othman, who died on Monday (April 17) at the age of 92, received special mention in the…
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Othman Wok has passed away. In my community, many believe that we cannot talk about the dead. I disagree. Strongly. The belief that we cannot talk about a dead man past has its roots from Islamic teachings that forbid anyone…
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Othman Wok suffered many an assassination on his character in his 18 years in politics, standing up for a multi-racial Singapore, where he was denounced by Malay supremacists as an “infidel” and “traitor to the Malay race”. He never wavered….
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The man who suggested that the Muslim be burned on their death because Singapore has a land shortage. The man who kept quiet when Malay youth was not called for National Service and many become drug addict BecoS to find…
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Pioneer Cabinet Minster Mr Othman had been warded at SGH since April 6 for a chest infection and stomach complications. Madam Lily, 60, said she usually does the night duty in caring for him. “I will read some prayers for…
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