Ling How Doong has kicked the bucket

[Kee Chew]

 

[Kee Chew]

Nobody wants to be associated with loser oppies.

CopyRight ? Sad ?

 

[Kee Chew]

The SDP mourns the death of Mr Ling How Doong who served as our chairman from 1984-2007. Mr Ling was also the MP for Bukit Gombak SMC from 1991 to 1997.
He was a tireless defender of the rights of workers and consistently advocated for the protection of the needy and vulnerable in Singapore. On this May Day weekend, it is befitting that we remember a Singaporean who loved his country and gave much to his fellow citizens by standing up for them at a time when such voices were rare.
He entered opposition politics in an era when social media was non-existent. This afforded the PAP complete control of the narrative. But despite this, Mr Ling answered the call of duty and joined the SDP.
Understandably, he shunned the media and diligently went about the business of taking care of estate matters in his constituency. Some residents will remember seeing him wield the power water jet and help his Town Council workers clean the walkways – no fanfare, no photo-ops.
In fact, a curious incident took place because of his distrust of the state media. Mr Gandhi Ambalam, another SDP Chairman who passed away in 2018, had sought an interview with Mr Ling in 1984 during the elections when he was a reporter with the Singapore Monitor (which was subsequently shut down).
Mr Ling studiously avoided Mr Ambalam who never got the interview he sought. Both men recounted the episode with amusement in later years.
A lawyer by training, Mr Ling retired from his profession several years ago. He visited the SDP’s office in Ang Mo Kio after the 2015 GE but was by then inactive in politics. He beamed when he walked in and remarked that, for the first time, he saw hope in Singapore’s future as a democracy and that the SDP must stick to its never-say-die spirit in championing the rights of the people.
It is in this spirit that members of the SDP honour Mr Ling and carry on the struggle for a Singapore that will one day join the international community of free nations.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. May he rest in peace.
(Photo: Paying our last respects to our former chairman.)

 

[Chase]

Rest in Peace Mr Ling,
You will be remembered.

 

[Chase]

He was a tireless defender of the rights of workers and consistently advocated for the protection of the needy and vulnerable in Singapore. On this May Day weekend, it is befitting that we remember a Singaporean who loved his country and gave much to his fellow citizens by standing up for them at a time when such voices were rare.

He entered opposition politics in an era when social media was non-existent. This afforded the PAP complete control of the narrative. But despite this, Mr Ling answered the call of duty and joined the SDP.

Understandably, he shunned the media and diligently went about the business of taking care of estate matters in his constituency. A lawyer by training, Mr Ling retired from his profession several years ago. He visited the SDP’s office in Ang Mo Kio after the 2015 GE but was by then inactive in politics. He beamed when he walked in and remarked that, for the first time, he saw hope in Singapore’s future as a democracy and that the SDP must stick to its never-say-die spirit in championing the rights of the people.

一个人的是非功过到死后才能做出结论
You only judge a man until he passed on.

Mr Ling How Doong was a righteous man throughout his life. I believe his children will be proud of his political achievements. He was passionate about civil liberty, caring for his residents and his beliefs never changed.

In a way, I will not feel the same sadness towards Chiam See Tong when Chiam dies.

 

[Kee Chew]

Nobody wants to be associated with loser oppies.

CopyCat from this Thread ....

 

[KuanTi01]

一个人的是非功过到死后才能做出结论
You only judge a man until he passed on.

Mr Ling How Doong was a righteous man throughout his life. I believe his children will be proud of his political achievements. He was passionate about civil liberty, caring for his residents and his beliefs never changed.

In a way, I will not feel the same sadness towards Chiam See Tong when Chiam dies.

Well said. The late Mr Ling was never one to hog the limelight. He did more for SDP as their Chairman then any of his peers.

 

[Kee Chew]

RIP Mrs Ling How Doong

 

[Kee Chew]

 

[blackmondy]

I'm eagerly waiting for Pinky Lee's obituary.

 

[Balls2U]

RIP Mrs Ling How Doong

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She just couldn't wait one more day for the arrival of the new year before joining her Doong Doong on the other side.