Senior fellowship in public service programme sfps picture book. From a new government to a prosperous global nation, former head of the singapore civil service mr lim siong guan has been a key contributor of the public service throughout the years. Making the future for singapore, by mr lim siong guan, former head of civil service 19992005 and group president of gic 200716 was launched on 11 july 2018. One of them was a permanent secretary, bilahari, and two were former heads of civil service, peter ho and lim siong guan. During the book signing segment, many customers came up to thank mr.
Education minister ong ye kung, who helped launch the book at the lee kuan yew school of public policy, said mr lim was his mentor. Making the future for singapore collects the three ipsnathan lectures that mr lim delivered between september and november 2017, and includes highlights of his dialogue with the audience. Prof lim siong guan professor in practice, lkyspp former head of civil service, singapore. Former civil service chief lim siong guan and his daughter joanne launched their second book yesterday evening.
This book contains edited versions of the three ipsnathan lectures he gave between september and november 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the audience. In 2016, lim and his daughter, joanne h lim, released another book, winning with. The programme features a rigorous curriculum that focuses on. Remarks by guest of honour mr lawrence wong speech dr cheong koon hean 5 th s r nathan fellow for the study of singapore launch of book 1. Siong guan lim prestige online societys luxury authority. From may 1978 to june 1981, siong guan was the first principal private secretary to singapores founding prime minister, mr lee kuan yew. Presentation by mr lim siong guan, permanent secretary, prime. Book launch of can singapore fall making the future for singapore by lim siong guan book launch of can singapore fall making the future for singapore by lim siong guan. Institute of policy studies ips ips book launch can. This book contains edited versions of the three ipsnathan lectures he gave. A challenge is also included at the end of every chapter for the reader to incorporate in his or her personal and professional life. Remarks by minister lawrence wong at the book launch of seeking a better urban. Book launch of can singapore fall making the future for.
If you like what you read, follow us on facebook, instagram, twitter and. Siong guan has been the permanent secretary of the ministry of defence july 1981 may 1994, the prime ministers office june 1994 july 1998, the ministry of education april 1997 june 1999 and the ministry of finance june 1999 september 2006. Remarks by minister lawrence wong at the book launch of. Lim siong guans lecture on the rise and fall of empires. Lim siong guan from left education minister ong ye kung, institute of policy studies director janadas devan and mr lim siong guan at the launch of mr lims book. The ipsnathan lectures series was launched in 2014 as part of the s r. Speaking at a book launch by former civil service chief lim siong guan, mr heng cited the singapore example to illustrate how a leader must identify and exemplify that which is timeless even as he helps his people navigate a rapidly transforming world. Lims opinion on the present state of the singapore civil service. Lim siong guan, dunu first class is currently advisor to the group executive committee of. Programme minister for national development end of official. The book winning with honour in relationships, family, organisations, leadership. Audio recording soundcloud media coverage book to get spore thinking.
The following is the english translation of the second article. New book by lim siong guan focuses on honour, singapore. Lim siong guan, singapores former head of civil service 19992005 was the institute of. The challenge for the ministry of defence mindef and saf is how to communicate to todays youth the importance of a strong deterrence force to ensure the continued success of singapore. Lin xiangyuan, born 1947 is currently advisor to the group executive committee of gic, singapores sovereign wealth fund. He is the cofounder of the leading foundation, which supports programmes in education and leadership. It has been positioned since its launch as an alternative to. In the first part of the book, the teacher, siong guan shares the lessons that he has learned from various teachers in his life and through varied experiences in life. He was group president of gic from 2007 until his retirement at the end of 2016. Speaking at a book launch by former civil service chief lim siong guan.
Former mandarin lim siong guan hopes to pass this spirit on to the next. I am very happy to join you for the launch of siong guans book, the. Mr lim siong guan second from left and ms joanne lim far right with special guests at the launch of the chinese version of their book. Cowritten with daughter joanne, the book emphasises the importance of honour and trustworthiness for continued success. Yet, when speaking to today ahead of wednesdays launch of his book on. Speech by mr heng swee keat, minister for education, at the book. Former civil service chief lim siong guan and his daughter joanne launched their second book yesterday evening read more at. It is a compilation of lectures he delivered as ips 4th s r nathan fellow.
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