Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam was the first opposition party candidate to be elected as a Member of Parliament in 1981. He represented Workers’ Party in the Anson 1981 by-election and defeated Pang Kim Him who was the representative of PAP. He was known for his fiery parliamentary speeches and his determination to put up a good fight for what he believed in. I have found some online links here about him, which I will share it here today on the first anniversary of his passing.

Jeya trials and tribulations

Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam

JBJ on the role of the judiciary in relation to the executive

JB Jeyaretnam’s blog (Yes, it is still there)