A passionate journalist firmly committed to the independence of Singapore, Sinnathamby Rajaratnam would go to to play a pivotal role in the nation's identity and diplomatic landscape, founding the PAP alongside Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

As Minister for Culture, Rajaratnam would take on an active role of shaping national values and overcoming the various divisions that existed, guiding the nation towards common identity.

Through his decades in journalism and politics, Rajaratnam would be remembered for his pursuits of equality and an optimism that spurred on even the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

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