In Memoriam: 6 lesser-known facts about Mrs Wee Kim Wee
Her legacies live on after her passing. Here are some facts one might find surprising, and to remember her by.
By Sean Tham & Elly Chaw /
The swearing-in of Ong Teng Cheong as President was preceded by an emotional state send-off for outgoing President Wee Kim Wee and the First Lady. Accompanied by PM Goh Chok Tong, Mr Wee, 78, inspected the Guard of Honour and bade farewell to the cabinet ministers before departing from the office he held for eight years. Mrs Wee's eyes were wet when she stepped into the white State car.