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==Education and early career== |
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Yaacob graduated from the [[University of Singapore]] with an honours degree in [[civil engineering]] in 1980. He later obtained a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] from [[Stanford University]] in 1989, and was a [[Postdoctoral research|Post-Doctoral Fellow]] at [[Cornell University]]. He returned to Singapore in 1990 and joined the [[National University of Singapore]], becoming a faculty member in 1991. He received the department's teaching excellence award for the 1994-95 academic year. |
Yaacob graduated from the [[University of Singapore]] with an honours degree in [[civil engineering]] in 1980. He later obtained a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] from [[Stanford University]] in 1989, and was a [[Postdoctoral research|Post-Doctoral Fellow]] at [[Cornell University]]. He returned to Singapore in 1990 and joined the [[National University of Singapore]], becoming a faculty member in 1991. He received the department's teaching excellence award for the 1994-95 academic year. |
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| ⚫ | Yaacob has been active in community service, both locally and overseas. He was a youth member of Muslim Missionary Society of Singapore (Jamiyah). He served as a volunteer tutor for the Council for the Development of Singapore Muslim Community (Yayasan Mendaki) and |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Yaacob has been Member of Parliament since 1997 |
Yaacob has been a Member of Parliament since 1997, representing the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency (Kolam Ayer ward) and then the Moulmein-Kallang Group Representation Constituency (Kolam Ayer ward). He served as the first Mayor of Central District of Singapore District April to November 2001. |
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In March 2002, Yaacob was appointed the Acting Minister for Community Development and Sports and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs. He was made a full member of the [[Cabinet of Singapore|Cabinet]] in May 2003. |
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In August 2004, Yaacob was appointed the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. |
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In May 2011, was appointed the Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts. He continues to serve as the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs. |
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Following the May 2011 elections, Yaacob was appointed Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts. He continues to be in charge of Muslim affairs. |
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==Community service== |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Yaacob's wife is a [[US citizen]] who grew up in [[Puerto Rico]]. This confers [[dual citizenship]] on his two children up to the age of 18.<ref>http://wikileaks.org/cable/2005/02/05SINGAPORE312.html</ref><ref>http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1151206/1/.html</ref> |
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* [http://www.cabinet.gov.sg/ |
* [http://www.cabinet.gov.sg/content/cabinet/appointments/dr_yaacob_ibrahim.html Profile of Yaacob Ibrahim] at cabinet.gov.sg |
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Revision as of 11:01, 2 December 2011
Yaacob Ibrahim | |
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 Yaacob Ibrahim | |
| Minister of Information, Communications and the Arts | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Lui Tuck Yew |
| Minister of the Environment and Water Resources | |
| In office 12 August 2004 – 20 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Lim Swee Say |
| Succeeded by | Vivian Balakrishnan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1955 Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
Yaacob bin Ibrahim (born 3 October 1955) is a politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is currently the country's Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs. He previously served as the Minister for Community Development and Sports from 2003 to 2004, and as the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources from 2004 to 2011. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1997.
Education and early career
Yaacob graduated from the University of Singapore with an honours degree in civil engineering in 1980. He later obtained a PhD from Stanford University in 1989, and was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Cornell University. He returned to Singapore in 1990 and joined the National University of Singapore, becoming a faculty member in 1991. He received the department's teaching excellence award for the 1994-95 academic year.
Political career
Yaacob has been a Member of Parliament since 1997, representing the Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency (Kolam Ayer ward) and then the Moulmein-Kallang Group Representation Constituency (Kolam Ayer ward). He served as the first Mayor of Central District of Singapore District April to November 2001.
Yaacob served as Parliamentary Secretary and Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology before being appointed a Minister of State for at the Ministry of Community Development and Sports in November 2001.
In March 2002, Yaacob was appointed the Acting Minister for Community Development and Sports and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs. He was made a full member of the Cabinet in May 2003.
In August 2004, Yaacob was appointed the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources.
In May 2011, was appointed the Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts. He continues to serve as the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.
Yaacob serves on the People's Action Party's Central Executive Committee as Vice-Chairman.
Community service
Yaacob has been active in community service, both locally and overseas. He was a youth member of Muslim Missionary Society of Singapore (Jamiyah). He served as a volunteer tutor for the Council for the Development of Singapore Muslim Community (Yayasan Mendaki) and later became its Chairman in March 2002. He is also actively involved with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP), and was a member of the MUIS Council from 1992 to 1996.
Personal life
Yaacob's wife is a US citizen who grew up in Puerto Rico. This confers dual citizenship on his two children up to the age of 18.[1][2]
References
External links
- Profile of Yaacob Ibrahim at cabinet.gov.sg
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