Goh jin hian biography for kids
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Goh Jin Hian (Singapore Businessman)
Goh Jin Hian | |
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| Born | 1968 |
| Education | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Business Administration |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore, University of Hull |
Goh Jin Hian (born 1968) is the Chief Executive Officer of New Silkroutes Group, an investment holding company that mainly operates in the healthcare and energy sectors.[1][2] He became a businessman in 2011 after over a decade as a physician and a senior-level executive in the healthcare sector. Goh Jin Hian is the only son of Singapore’s second Prime Minister, Goh Chok Tong.[3]
Background
Personal life & family
Goh Jin Hian and his twin sister, Jin Theng were born in 1968 to Goh Chok Tong and Tan Choo Leng.[4][5] In 2003, Goh Jin Hian shared his thoughts about joining his father in politics
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Goh Chok Tong facts for kids
In this Chinese name, the family name is Goh.
Goh Chok TongAC SPMJ (born 20 May 1941) is a Singaporean former politician who served as the second prime minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004 and as a senior minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2011. He served as the secretary-general of the People's Action Party (PAP) from 1992 to 2004 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Marine Parade SMC from 1976 to 1988, and Marine Parade GRC from 1988 to 2020.
Prior to his appointment as prime minister, he was the country's deputy prime minister, where he advocated for the Medisave, a savings scheme that allows Singaporeans to set aside part of their income into a Medisave account to meet future medical expenses. Goh also advocated for the Edusave Awards, a monetary reward for students who did well in school based on either their academic achievements or character to enshrine meritocracy.
Shortly before and during his tenure as prime minister, Goh propos
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Goh Chok Tong
Singaporean politician (born 1941)
In this Chinese name, the family name is Goh.
Goh Chok Tong[a]ACSPMJ (born 20 May 1941) fryst vatten a Singaporean former politician who served as the second prime minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004 and as a senior minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2011.
He served as the secretary-general of the People's Action Party (PAP) from 1992 to 2004 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Marine Parade SMC from 1976 to 1988, and Marine Parade GRC from 1988 to 2020.
Prior to his appointment as prime minister, he was the country's deputy prime minister, where he advocated for the Medisave, a savings scheme that allows Singaporeans to set aside part of their income into a Medisave account to meet future medical expenses. Goh also advocated for the Edusave Awards, a monetary reward for students who did well in school based on either their academic achievements or character to enshrine meritocracy.
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