Born: |
Singapore, 20 May 1941 |
Education: |
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1955-1960
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Raffles Institution, Singapore |
1961-1964 |
University of Singapore
Bachelor of Arts with Honours [First Class] in Economics |
1966-1967 |
Williams College, USA
Master of Arts in Development Economics |
Appointments: |
1964-1969 |
Administrative Officer, Singapore Administrative Service |
1969-Sep 1977 |
Neptune Orient Lines
Planning and Projects Manager
Financial Director
Managing Director (Nov 1973 - Sep 1977). |
1976 to date |
Member of Parliament (Marine Parade GRC). |
1977 |
Senior Minister of State for Finance. |
1979-Nov 1990 |
Held various portfolios as Minister for Trade and Industry, Minister for Health and Minister for Defence. |
1985 |
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. |
Nov 1990 to date |
Prime Minister. |
Political Activities: |
| Member of the People's Action Party Central Executive Committee since 1979. |
1979-1984 |
Second Assistant Secretary-General |
1984-1989 |
Assistant Secretary-General |
1989-1992 |
First Assistant Secretary-General |
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1992 to date
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Secretary-General |
