The Singapore Lion: A Biography of S. Rajaratnam, Feb/2010

"In the course of a thirty-three year career in diplomacy, I met many great leaders. Having done so, I can confidently assert that S. Rajaratnam was one of the greatest leaders I met. Sadly, few in Singapore understand how great Rajaratnam was. This well-researched comprehensive volume by Irene Ng therefore fills a real need. Both Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans will benefit a lot from reading it."
- Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

"Rajaratnam is one of the founding fathers of modern Singapore. He was Singapore's first and longest serving foreign minister. He was a rebel and a revolutionary. He was an intellectual and a man of action. In this wonderful book, Irene Ng tells the story of this remarkable leader of Singapore. I found the book both enjoyable and insightful."
- Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large, Singapore

The Singapore Lion is a compelling story - never fully told before - of S. Rajaratnam, one of the Singapore's most inspiring founding leaders. A man of towering vision, he rallied the people of Singapore to believe in their ability to overcome all odds and create a nation, based on justice and equqlity.

The biography provides new insights into the role that Rajaratnam played in the larger history of anti-colonial politics and in the country's struggle to achieve independence through merger. It is the first definitive account of his crucial role in combating the problems of race, religion, in neutralising the forces of communism, and in shaping Singapore's national indentity.

About The Author:
Irene Ng holds a Master of Science (MSc) in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Formerly a newspaper journalist and columnist, she is currently Writer-Residence at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and a Member of Parliament in Singapore.