PMO Press Statement on the State Funeral Service in Honour of Dr Goh Keng Swee

The State funeral service in honour of the late Dr Goh Keng Swee will be held on Sunday, 23 May 2010 at 2.30pm at the Singapore Conference Hall. It will be attended by members of the late Dr Goh’s family, the President of the Republic of Singapore, the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps. Owing to the limited space, attendance is by invitation only.

The body of the late Dr Goh Keng Swee will lie in state at Parliament House from 20 May – 23 May 2010. Members of the public may pay their last respects at the following hours:

• 20 May 2010 (Thursday) – From Noon to 8pm;
• 21 May 2010 (Friday)  – From Noon to 8pm;
• 22 May 2010 (Saturday)  – From 10am to 6pm.

As a mark of respect to the late Dr Goh Keng Swee, the State flag on all Government buildings will be flown at half mast from 20 May 2010 to 23 May 2010.

From now till 23 May 2010, members of the public with enquiries can call hotline number 98313889 daily from 9am to 9pm, ending at 5pm on Sunday. 

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PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
SINGAPORE
17 MAY 2010