A former senior parliamentary secretary who played a major role in housing policy died at the age of 87. He had been the Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang for nearly two decades, from 1972 until 1991. After that, he represented the Sembawang group representation constituency from 1991 to 1996. His career was marked by involvement in initiatives aimed at improving public housing. The announcement noted his long service in the legislative body.