Singapore Government Press Release

Media Relations Division, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts,

MICA Building, 140 Hill Street, 2nd Storey, Singapore 179369

Tel: 6837-9666

DEMISE OF FORMER SENIOR MINISTER

MR S RAJARATNAM

The Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues are sad to learn of the passing of Mr S Rajaratnam, and wish to convey their condolences to Mr Rajaratnam’s family. Mr Rajaratnam passed away peacefully at his home at 3:15 pm this afternoon.

2 As a mark of respect to Mr Rajaratnam, a founding father of independent Singapore, the State flag on all Government buildings will be flown at half-mast from Thursday 23 February to Saturday 25 February 2006.

3 The body of the late Mr Rajaratnam will lie in state at the Parliament House from 9:30 am on Friday 24 February till 12:00 pm on Saturday 25 February 2006. The public may pay their last respects at the Parliament House from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm on Friday.

4 A State Funeral for the family and invited guests will be held at the Esplanade on Saturday 25 February 2006.

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE

22 FEBRUARY 2006