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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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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The late Mr Othman Wok will be given a state-assisted funeral on Tuesday (April 17), with a memorial service for invited guests to be held on Wednesday evening. At a quarter past noon on Tuesday, a private hearse carrying the…
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Happy Chinese New Year 2016. Was driving back home in Toa Payoh when suddenly i saw a trolley rolling down the road with full of unused items. I was puzzled and i look around for the owner of the trolley….
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Tomorrow is Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s birthday. During my term as PPS, we celebrated one of his birthdays in London when we were there on an official trip. Mr Lee wanted to have dinner at Compleat Angler, next to the…
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