After Singapore gained independence on 9th August 1965, Dr Goh was then appointed as Minister for Interior and Defence. Dr Goh was the first man on this seat, and laid the foundation, that was very much needed. Dr. Goh made National Service compulsory for all the healthy males. The idea was rejected, but they had no choice. Dr Goh trained an army in just 2 short years. The SAF was then created.
Once again, on 17 August 1967, Dr Goh once again became Minister of Finance. His major contribution during this period was to reject the central bank in issuing currency. He stated that the government should not "Spend their way to prosperity"
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