[Breaking News]: MM Lee Kuan Yew, SM Goh Chok Tong Stepping Down - 14May2011

SINGAPORE : Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Saturday said they have decided to leave the Cabinet for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his team to have a fresh clean slate.

In a joint statement, they said: "We have studied the new political situation and thought how it can affect the future. We have made our contributions to the development of Singapore. The time has come for a younger generation to carry Singapore forward in a more difficult and complex situation.

"The Prime Minister and his team of younger leaders should have a fresh clean slate. A younger generation, besides having a non-corrupt and meritocratic government and a high standard of living, wants to be more engaged in the decisions which affect them.

"After a watershed General Election, we have decided to leave the Cabinet and have a completely younger team of ministers to connect to and engage with this young generation in shaping the future of our Singapore.

"But the younger team must always have in mind the interests of the older generation. This generation who has contributed to Singapore must be well-looked after."

Mr Goh said he will now have more time to devote to his Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency (GRC).

He said this in a post on his constituency facebook page, MParader, on Saturday, after the press statement was issued to say that he and MM Lee are retiring from the Cabinet.

Mr Goh said PM Lee can then refresh his Cabinet to forge a new Singapore consensus by rethinking policies and reshaping Singapore with fresh ideas.

He said Team Marine Parade will build a consensus on creating their 4G Home.

In response to comments on his thread, Mr Goh said he is out of government but remains as MP for Marine Parade GRC.

"(I) will have more time to spend with residents, something I have always enjoyed doing," he said.

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[burtmurdoch]

goodbye old guards... next wks, mbt, tpl, kbw, vb n tpl... O.o

they're just too ashamed to face the next GE2016...

they're powerless now...

power to the PEOPLE...

i miss Yam Ah Mee's cute voice... :((

[lovesporcupines]

I am disappointed to see that there are many ignorant Singaporeans who are making rdisrespectful comments to MM Lee. Nobody is perfect, even the greatest person. So even though MM Lee has his own shortcomings too, I feel that Singaporeans should acknowledge his contribution to Singapore. Think about it and ask if Singapore might be a different place without him. From a 3rd world country to a 1st world city-state in 30years is an amazing achievement! Can u do better?

[1blursotong]

@keeyk118b its ok...they can bring the money along with them but their sins will forever haunt their next generation.... Now they lives like a king but in next life will be a Pauper...

[1blursotong]

Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion.

[rosewood223]

@opapa98 Father Singapore? Father my asss!!

[opapa98]

/watch?v=1l1b1FJQ5PA

Lets all pay Mr Lee Kwan Yew a tribute here for fathering Singapore and finally retiring from the cabinet in 2011 after decades of contribution!

[opapa98]

/watch?v=1l1b1FJQ5PA

Lets all pay Mr Lee Kwan Yew a tribute here for fathering Singapore and finally retiring from the cabinet in 2011 after decades of contribution!

[opapa98]

/watch?v=1l1b1FJQ5PA

Lets all pay Mr Lee Kwan Yew a tribute here for fathering Singapore and finally retiring from the cabinet in 2011 after decades of contribution!

[opapa98]

/watch?v=1l1b1FJQ5PA

Lets all pay Mr Lee Kwan Yew a tribute here for fathering Singapore and finally retiring from the cabinet in 2011 after decades of contribution!

[keeyk118b]

people are pissed that lky and goh ct pays themselves 3 million a year. smart move.

[xterminator069]

@richsupply i am an outsider and know only the tip of the iceberg regarding lee and his crime in singapore. so what does he usually do to opposition? from what i know this guy is extremely low. maybe a few steps above dog shit. can you tell me more?