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	CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Wee Kim Wee (Simplified Chinese: 黄金辉; Hanyu Pinyin: Huáng Jīnhuī; November 4, 1915–May 2, 2005) was the fourth President of Singapore, from 1985 to 1993.
		Wee was editorial manager when he retired in 1973 to become the High Commissioner to Malaysia, a position he held for seven years.
		Wee amended the Singapore constitution in January 1991 to allow for the direct election of the President, who would have the right of veto over civil service appointments and the use of government reserves.
	encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Wee_Kim_Wee (551 words)

	The Hindu News Update Service
		Bill Wee said his father's death early Monday was from 'secondary cancer' arising from complications from an earlier bout with prostate cancer.
		Wee served as High Commissioner to Malaysia, as well as Ambassador to Japan and South Korea before assuming the largely ceremonial presidency, which he held from 1985 to 1993.
		Bill Wee said his father's body would lie in state at the Istana - the official residence of the President - from Tuesday until Thursday.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/holnus/001200505021140.htm (228 words)

	Wee Kim Wee - Wikipedia
		Wee Kim Wee (November 4, 1915–Mei 2, 2005) adalah Presiden Singapura yang keempat yang telah berkhidmat dari 1985 hingga 1993.
		Encik Wee juga telah berkhidmat sebagai ahli delegasi Singapura ke Perhimpunan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu pada tahun 1977.
		Encik Wee meninggal dunia pada awal pagi (pukul 5.10 waktu Singapura) 2 Mei 2005 akibat komplikasi penyakit barah prostat.
	ms.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wee_Kim_Wee (632 words)

	Wee Kim Wee Professorship
		Dr Wee Kim Wee has had an extraordinary career as a journalist and diplomat before rising to hold the highest position as the President of Singapore.
		This Professorship was established at the Nanyang Technological University through the Universities Endowment Fund as a tribute to Dr Wee Kim Wee for his contribution to the country and to communication, particularly in the areas of journalism, broadcasting and diplomacy.
		The Wee Kim Wee Professorship in Communication Studies was established on November 4, 1995.
	www.ntu.edu.sg /publicportal/about+ntu/giving+to+ntu/wee+kim+wee+professorship.htm (942 words)

	History of Singapore Pioneers
		Wee Kim Wee, was born in 1915, in Singapore.
		At the time of his retirement, Wee Kim Wee said that it was best for Singapore that a new man was put in place.
		Lim Kim San was born in Singapore in year 1916, the eldest son of a merchant.
	singaporepioneers.blogspot.com (4377 words)

	Dr Wee Kim Wee
		Wee lost his parents at a young age -- his father when he was only eight and his mother when he was 19.
		Wee attended Pearl's Hill School, Outram School and Raffles Institution but disrupted his education in 1929, at the age of 15, to supplement his family income through work.
		Mr Wee had two operations in 1989 for cancer of the rectum and a prostate problem and recovered sufficiently to resume his appointment as the Singapore President.
	infopedia.nlb.gov.sg /articles/SIP_255_2005-01-12.html (1125 words)

	Channelnewsasia.com
		NTU said naming its School of Communication after the late Dr Wee is a fitting tribute to the former diplomat who carved a successful career in journalism spanning 40 years.
		It hopes Dr Wee's lifelong passion for the truth, his fighting spirit and enduring values of sincerity, integrity, humility and empathy for the common man would inspire future generations of journalists.
		It is hoped more students would walk in Dr Wee Kim Wee's footsteps, and follow his fearless reporting as in the Congo and his adventures interviewing rising strongman President Suharto and the pirate chief from Sulu.
	www.channelnewsasia.com /stories/singaporelocalnews/print/245565/1/.html (313 words)

	AsiaMedia :: A legend in the newsroom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Mr Wee would air his concerns about what he felt was a lack of commitment to the profession by some, or those who 'do not take their job seriously enough to always seek to improve themselves by incessant reading and meeting people to learn and understand things'.
		In an interview with Mr Wee, Indonesia's new military leader, Lieutenant-General Suharto, spoke of his wish to end the country's confrontation with Malaysia and Singapore.
		Earlier, in 1960, Mr Wee was diverted from a vacation in Copenhagen to report on the chaos in newly-independent Congo.
	www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article.asp?parentid=23963 (550 words)

	Wee Ones Contents
		Wee Ones wishes to encourage children to read and make it an enjoyable and fun experience.
		Wee Ones is designed for young children between the ages of 5 and 10.
		We hope that teachers use Wee Ones in the classroom to introduce computers and reading to young children as well as encourage struggling students to read.
	www.weeonesmag.com /weeones/contents.html (260 words)

	MP Wee Siew Kim’s Apology for Wee Shu Min \| Women Lifestyle, Fashion, Health, Beauty and Personality (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Wee Siew Kim said he was sorry his remarks offended some readers and said that his daughter “is fully aware and remorseful over her tone, insensitivity and lack of empathy.”
		Mr Wee, 35, a Singaporean who works for a multinational corporation, had written in his blog on Oct 12 that he was concerned about competition from foreign talent and the lack of job opportunities for older workers here, therefore he asked the government should try to be more understanding of such employment woes.
		Wee Shu Min, a second-year student on RJC’s Humanities Scholarship Programme, shares the same surname as Derek on commenting Mr Derek Wee’s blog.
	www.womendiary.net /2006/10/28/mp-wee-siew-kims-apology-for-wee-shu-min (1281 words)

	Wee Kim Wee
		Wee Kim Wee wuchs als Sohn eines Angestellten in bescheidenen Verhältnisses auf, sein Vater starb als er acht Jahre war.
		Wee war Chefredakteur als er 1973 ausschied um für sieben Jahre High Commissioner in Malaysia zu werden.
		Wee Kim Wee war ein populärer und in der Bevölkerung beliebter Präsident.
	www.weblexikon.de /Wee_Kim_Wee.html (190 words)

	Former President of Singapore Wee Kim Wee Dies
		SINGAPORE, (UPI) -- Singapore's former president, Dr. Wee Kim Wee died Monday at his home of complications of prostate cancer at the age of 89.
		Wee's first job was as a clerk in the Straits Times newspaper before becoming a reporter.
		In the late 1960s he moved into the diplomatic corps, and served as High Commissioner to Malaysia and later ambassador to Japan and South Korea.
	news.monstersandcritics.com /world/printer_7424.php (173 words)

	What People Say about WeeHands!
		Stephanie facilitated a comfortable atmosphere and helped us all to feel successful in our beginning signing - she was great.
		The songs have helped me remember many of the signs we learned, and allowed my daughter and I to continue practicing words that aren't day to day even though the classes have ended.
		Kim was a wonderful teacher, very patient and helpful.
	www.weehands.com /whatpeoplesay.htm (1781 words)

	People's Daily Online -- Former President of Singapore Wee Kim Wee dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Wee died of prostate cancer complications at the age of 89.
		Before his tenure as President, Wee served as High Commissioner to Malaysia for seven years as well as Ambassador to Japan and South Korea.
		The cremation will be held on Friday while the public may pay their last respects till Thursday to the "People's President", as called by local media.
	english.peopledaily.com.cn /200505/02/print20050502_183535.html (131 words)

	A lesson learnt, says MP and dad Wee Siew Kim - sgForums.com :: Singapore's Online Discussion Network
		People who are born to privilege knowledge of how the system works, people like Mr and Ms Wee, should use this knowledge and their privilege position to help those who cannot see nor has the time to understand (because they are working so hard to earn a living).
		Unfortunately for Miss Wee, she fail to see the fear of the ordinary citizen given her status and family background.
		Let's see how future Wee SHu Mins cope with them as from business dealing, they will not be such a gullible bunch...In fact they will bite back cause they have seen the hardships of life in CHINA AND INDIA...let's wait and see after we all have migrated to other lands.
	politics.sgforums.com /?action=thread_display&thread_id=216687 (1900 words)

	Home
		Fred was a Wee Rescue who was neglected and
		I was taken to the Emergency Clinic by a
		It is with great sadness that Wee Rescue had to say
	www.weerescue.com (505 words)

	Clerk or president, he was Kim Wee at heart - MAY 4, 2005
		Even when he was president, he could be so informal that one forgot, when talking with him, that he was the holder of the highest office in the land.
		Mr Wee was essentially a simple and humble man who preferred a simple and humble life.
		Mr Wee was reminding me he was not yet president, and would I skip asking him questions about the Istana.
	newpaper.asia1.com.sg /printfriendly/0,4139,87668,00.html (694 words)

	Getforme Singapore FORMER PRESIDENT WEE KIM WEE DIES FrontPage Edition 2 MAY 2005
		Former President Wee Kim Wee died from complications arising from prostate cancer at 5.10am today.
		DEMISE OF FORMER PRESIDENT DR The Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues are sad to learn of the passing away of former President Dr Wee Kim Wee and would like to convey their condolences to his family.
		The body of the late Dr Wee Kim Wee will lie in state at the Istana from 12:00 pm on Tuesday 3 May 05 till 4:00 pm on Thursday 5 May 05.
	www.getforme.com /previous2005/020505_formerpresidentweekimweedies.htm (481 words)

	AsiaMedia :: Journalist who got world scoop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Mr Wee was also the first journalist to interview a Sulu pirate chief.
		Mr Wee was also the prime mover in the formation of the Singapore Press Club.
		As Mr Wee wrote in his memoirs: 'Journalism has given me so much and more, allowing me to meet kings and emperors, famous Hollywood actors and actresses to taxi drivers and sweet potato sellers.
	www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article.asp?parentid=23828 (792 words)

	Samizdata quote of the day \| Samizdata.net
		Once we are gone from the Middle East Al Qaida will establish a Taliban-type country that encompasses all the oil-producing nations of that region.
		Wee Kim Wee says that the Western World cannot rest until every member of Al Qaida is dead.
		He was known as a People's President, displaying a genuine concern for others and a natural warmth that touched many lives.
	www.samizdata.net /blog/archives/008128.html (894 words)

	Singapore Island Country Club
		When Dr Wee Kim Wee passed away in May 2005, he left behind a rich legacy that every Singaporean would be proud to be associated with.
		To honour the excellence, distinction and enduring values of his life and work, the Club appeals to members to donate to the Wee Kim Wee Legacy Fund.
		Remember, giving to the Wee Kim Wee Legacy Fund is more than a gift to a school.
	www.sicc.org.sg /web/main.aspx?ID=40e7994a-fde5-4404-a617-7ca3f5348a48,,&TargetPageID= (279 words)

	Dr. Ben Kim's Blog
		I'm grateful that my recent blog entry on the documentary Earthlings generated widespread interest (more than 12,000 unique views within 48 hours of its posting), and that it caused many of our readers to consider the impact that all of our daily food and lifestyle choices have on other living creatures.
		Her body was found in her home shortly after she took part in a water-drinking contest that was sponsored by a local radio show.
		What I love most about this film is the thought that you can wake up each morning with a little sadness in your heart if you feel that you are not doing what you are meant to be doing with your life.
	drbenkim.com /blog (1358 words)

	AsiaOne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Mr Wee was her husband's school friend whom she had known for 50 years.
		Her late husband, Mr William Campbell, was a colleague of Mr Wee at The Straits Times.
		Mr Wee was a president who was 'very close to the people', Mr Lye said.
	www.asiaone.com.sg /a1news/review2005/rv_pol_20050503_story1_1.html (541 words)

	Baker Wee & Coffee
		Kim Wee of Baker Wee & Coffee is a hands-on kind of owner.
		He does most of the baking himself and makes a point of getting to know his customers.
		Baker Wee & Coffee opens for breakfast at 5:30 a.m.
	www.azcentral.com /ent/dining/articles/0115cheapeats15.html (248 words)

	The Istana - index
		While at the Straits Times, Dr Wee covered the civil war in the Belgian Congo (now Zaire) at the time when Malaysia sent a special force to join the United Nations Command's peace-keeping force.
		Dr Wee also served as a member of the Singapore delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in 1977.
		He was appointed Ambassador to Japan in September 1980 and concurrently Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in February 1981.
	www.istana.gov.sg /FormerPresidents/WeeKimWee (642 words)

	Goodbye Dr Wee Kim Wee - theSpoke.net
		Singapore is sad to lose one good son, Dr Wee Kim Wee, on Monday.
		Dr Wee was known as the "People's President".
		He was kind, warm, humble and sincere to everyone, regardless of race and social status.
	www.thespoke.net /blogs/charisse/archive/2005/05/06/92840.aspx (356 words)

	L'ancien président singapourien Wee Kim Wee décédé
		Wee, 89 ans, est mort des complications du cancer prostate.
		Wee est né en 1915, il a été président de Singapour entre 1985 et 1993.
		Avant d'assumer la présidence, M. Wee a servi pendant sept ans de haut commissaire de Singapour en Malaisie et d'ambassadeur de Singapour au Japon et en Corée du Sud.
	french.people.com.cn /International/3365484.html (94 words)

	Address to the new Ambassador of Singapore to the Holy See
		I AM VERY PLEASED that this meeting, in which you present the Letters of Credence appointing you Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore, is taking place only a few weeks after my brief visit to your country.
		I had the pleasure at that time of meeting your President, His Excellency Mr Wee Kim Wee, and the Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
		I felt the warmth of your people’s welcome and hospitality, and I had the opportunity to visit the young and vibrant Catholic community of Singapore that is striving to work wholeheartedly for the well-being of the entire civil community in peace and harmony.
	www.vatican.va /holy_father/john_paul_ii/speeches/1986/december/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_19861218_ambassador-singapore_en.html (471 words)

	1989: Singapore - Archive Article - MSN Encarta
		Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.
		The reelection of President Wee Kim Wee to a second four-year term quieted speculation that Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew might leave the government to assume a constitutionally more powerful presidency.
		Wee's election by the members of Parliament on August 31, as the largely ceremonial head of...
	encarta.msn.com /sidebar_1741575153/1989_Singapore.html (150 words)

	Wee Kim Wee
		hile staying in a Bangkok hotel en route back to Singapore from London, Wee Kim Wee chanced to meet a former Indonesian commissioner to Singapore, whose cheerful greeting encouraged Wee to ask whether he might be granted a visa to visit Indonesia.
		his suggestion was greeted with some surprise, but a few days later Wee received a message telling him he could have an interview with Foreign Minister Adam Malik but should travel via Bangkok and not direct from Singapore.
		here had been been no indication up to that point that the Indonesian leaders were softening on Confrontation, and Wee was amazed when he was told, first by Adam Malik and then in a subsequent interview with General Suharto, that the Indonesian Army wanted to end Confrontation.
	ourstory.asia1.com.sg /merger/lifeline/weekw2.html (177 words)

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