Former Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong retires from politics

Emeritus senior minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from politics, according to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Lee noted that "with sadness" he has accepted Goh's letter informing him of his retirement, which also means the former prime minister will not be running for the upcoming general election after 44 years of being a member of Parliament.