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This is a head-and-shoulder portrait of Dr. Kwa Soon Bee, Permanent Secretary of Health and Director of Medical Services, who served from 1984 to September 1996. He was Medical Director of Kandang Kerbau Hospital and Singapore General Hospital (1972-1984); founding Chairman of the Singapore National Eye Centre (1989-Sep 1996); Director (since 1977) and later, Chairman (1980-2003) of the Jurong Bird Park; Director (since 1980) and later Chairman (Feb 1995-2003) of the Singapore Zoological Gardens; Director and Chairman of Wildlife Reserves of Singapore (2000-2003). Dr. Kwa was conferred the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 1989 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 1992. His sister, Madam Kwa Geok Choo, is the wife of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister. Title devised by Library staff.