Former Cabinet Minister and Old Guard Othman Wok passed away at the Singapore General Hospital on 17 April 2017. He was 92.
Writing on his Facebook page, NTUC Secretary-General (SG) Chan Chun Sing said he was saddened to learn about the passing of Brother Othman Wok who was an integral pioneer member of Singapore’s Cabinet.
Brother Othman also served as Deputy Chairman of the People’s Association, and was involved in the Labour Movement as the General Secretary of the Singapore Printing Employees’ Union in the 50s.
“We have lost a Singapore son today, but we will always remember and remain inspired by what he has done for Singapore and Singaporeans,” said SG Chan.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Brother Othman Wok was one of the signatories of the Separation Agreement and a founding father of Singapore.
He was a key member of Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s Cabinet during the critical period when Singapore was in Malaysia and after independence.
Brother Othman Wok was buried at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery on 18 April 2017.
In a jointly penned letter of condolence to Brother Othman’s family, NTUC President Mary Liew and SG Chan noted that Brother Othman “served the Labour Movement with unwavering determination and dedication”.
Their letter of condolence is reproduced below:
