Cheng Tong Fatt, Singapore's first ambassador to China and SBC founder, dies at 96

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Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, Singapore's first ambassador to China and founder of the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, has died at age 96. He served 47 years in public service, holding key roles in government and diplomacy, including establishing SBC and fostering early Singapore-China relations. Dr. Cheng's career spanned significant periods of Singapore's development, contributing to its infrastructure, media, and international diplomacy.


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