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New memoirs by three veteran public servants offer lessons, reveal lesser-known facts

Book review

Tan Chin Tiong offers revelations about early years of Singapore Armed Forces in memoir

Tan Chin Tiong's new memoir A Matter Of Duty tells the story of his career in the SAF.
Tan Chin Tiong's new memoir A Matter Of Duty tells the story of his career in the SAF.

Tommy Koh’s new book reveals he was asked to run for UN secretary-general and for president

The milestone episode is quickly skimmed over in 1½ pages in Professor Tommy Koh's new autobiography.
The milestone episode is quickly skimmed over in 1½ pages in Professor Tommy Koh's new autobiography.

‘Who can we copy now?’: Seasoned civil servant Lim Siong Guan’s new book offers lessons for future

Mr Lim Siong Guan and his daughter Joanne Lim with his new memoir, The Best Is Yet To Be.
Mr Lim Siong Guan and his daughter Joanne Lim with his new memoir, The Best Is Yet To Be.

Shawn Hoo’s top reads of 2025: Arundhati Roy, Ng Yi-Sheng and Wahidah Tambee

(From left) Poet Wahidah Tambee’s Eke, Arundhati Roy’s Mother Mary Comes To Me, and Ng Yi-Sheng's Utama.
(From left) Poet Wahidah Tambee’s Eke, Arundhati Roy’s Mother Mary Comes To Me, and Ng Yi-Sheng's Utama.

Book review

The Albatross file, Goh Keng Swee’s secret dossier, tells traumatic story of Singapore’s birth

The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.
The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.

BookTalk

Historian and podcaster Nor Wang reads in early morning quiet to ground her days

Nor Wang, head of ACM and founder of podcasts Nor's Nusantara and Nor's Mandala.
Nor Wang, head of ACM and founder of podcasts Nor's Nusantara and Nor's Mandala.

BookTalk

Zora Health founder Anna Haotanto says reading in short focused bursts resets her mind

Ms Anna Haotanto, founder and chief executive officer of Zora Health.
Ms Anna Haotanto, founder and chief executive officer of Zora Health.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers Nov 22

(From left) Ministry Of Moral Panic by Amanda Lee Koe, I Am Not Good Enough by Ismail Gafoor and Low Shi Ping, and The Southsea School Squads Book 1: A Dream Team by Leanne Teo.
(From left) Ministry Of Moral Panic by Amanda Lee Koe, I Am Not Good Enough by Ismail Gafoor and Low Shi Ping, and The Southsea School Squads Book 1: A Dream Team by Leanne Teo.

Former MP Irene Ng wins $30,000 Spirit Of Singapore book prize for Rajaratnam biography

Dr Alan HJ Chan's daughter Ms Judy Chan, author Irene Ng and Professor Tommy Koh at The Fullerton Hotel.
Dr Alan HJ Chan's daughter Ms Judy Chan, author Irene Ng and Professor Tommy Koh at The Fullerton Hotel.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.