List of Ministers for Defence (Singapore)
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Defence Minister of the Republic of Singapore | |
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since 21 May 2011 | |
Ministry of Defence | |
Member of | Cabinet of Singapore Parliament of Singapore |
Reports to | The Prime Minister |
Appointer | The Prime Minister |
Term length | No fixed term |
Formation | 9 August 1965 |
First holder | Goh Keng Swee |
Website | www.mindef.gov.sg |
The Minister for Defence is head of the Ministry of Defence, and a member of the Cabinet of Singapore. The position is currently held by Ng Eng Hen.[1]
Minister | Start of Term | End of Term |
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Goh Keng Swee | 9 August 1965 | 1979 |
Howe Yoon Chong | 1979 | 1982 |
Goh Chok Tong | 1982 | 1990 |
Yeo Ning Hong | 1991 | 1994 |
Lee Boon Yang | 1994 | 1995 |
Tony Tan | 1995 | 2004 |
Teo Chee Hean | 2004 | 2011 |
Ng Eng Hen | 21 May 2011 | Incumbent |
References
- ^ "PM Lee announces new Cabinet today". AsiaOne. Retrieved 1 October 2015.