Prime Minister Lawrence Wong enjoyed a heartwarming trip down memory lane during a walkabout at Marine Terrace Market and Hawker Centre on Saturday (Oct 3) with Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming.
In a video posted on his social media on Sunday, PM Wong shared footage of his encounter with Mary, 89, a retired school clerk from Haig Boys’ School, where he studied as a boy.
“Lawrence boy!” the sprightly senior called out to the prime minister as he shook hands with her while making his way through the hawker centre, greeting residents.
Hearing that, PM Wong sat down and asked for her name.
“Mary,” she replied firmly, still clasping his hands, before continuing: “Haig Boys. I was a school clerk.”
The mention of the school appeared to bring back memories for PM Wong, who said he remembered her.
“You were the clerk for the principal, Mr Soh, throughout, right? For a long time,” said PM Wong.
The prime minister was referring to David Soh Biow Chee, who was principal at Haig Boys’ Primary School between 1964 and 1979.
Read Full Article At Source