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Minister For Law
The Ministry of Law (MinLaw; ; zh, 律政部; ) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for the advancement in access to justice, the rule of law, the economy and society through policy, law and services. Organisational structure The Ministry of Law comprises * Headquarters (HQ) * Four departments ( Insolvency and Public Trustee's Office, Legal Aid Bureau, Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism Division, and Community Mediation Unit, the last of which oversees the Community Mediation Centres located at The Treasury and at the Subordinate Courts of Singapore) * Three boards and tribunals (Appeals Board for Land Acquisitions, Land Surveyors Board and Copyright Tribunal) * Two statutory boards (Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and Singapore Land Authority) Ministers The Ministry is headed by the Minister for Law, who is appointed as part of the Cabinet of Singapore. See also *Justice ministry *Politics of Singapore Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Singapore
The government of Singapore is defined by the Constitution of Singapore, Constitution of the Republic of Singapore to consist of the President of Singapore, President and the Executive. Executive authority of Singapore is vested in the President but exercised on the advice of the Cabinet led by the Prime Minister. The President, acting as the Head of State, may only act in their discretion in appointing the Prime Minister, acting as the Head of Government; as well as withholding consent for the dissolution of Parliament; along with performing key checks on the Government in addition to the ceremonial duties of the Head of State inherited from the Westminster system. The Cabinet, consisting of the Prime Minister and ministers appointed by the President on the Prime Minister's advice, is responsible for heading the Executive through ministries and other Statutory boards of the Singapore Government, statutory boards. At the end of the term or at any time during the term, once the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet
The Third Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet was the third Cabinet of Singapore formed by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean politician who ruled as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He is widely recognised ... in 1968, after the 1968 Singaporean general election. The cabinet lasted until 1972, with one shuffle in 1970. Cabinet The Third Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet consisted of the following members. Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries The following were appointed as Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries. Ministers of State Parliamentary Secretaries Notes: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee Kwan Yew, 03 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1968 Lee Kuan Yew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Lee Hsien Loong Cabinet
The First Cabinet of Lee Hsien Loong of the Government of Singapore was sworn into office on 12 Aug 2004. The swearing-in ceremony was held outdoors on the Istana grounds—instead of City Hall where his two predecessors Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong held their ceremonies— in order to accommodate 1,400 invited guests representing different demographics of the population. S. Jayakumar was elevated to Deputy Prime Minister, while Tony Tan retained his DPM position — a post he held since his return to Cabinet in 1995. Lee Hsien Loong retained his Finance Minister post held since 2001. Lee's immediate predecessor, Goh Chok Tong Goh Chok Tong (born 20 May 1941) is a Singaporean former politician who served as the second prime minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004 and as a senior minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2011. He served as the secretary-general of the Peo ..., was named Senior Minister, and ranked second in order of precedence. Goh's predecessor, Lee Kuan Yew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fourth Goh Chok Tong Cabinet
The Fourth Goh Chok Tong Cabinet is the Cabinet of Singapore formed by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong following the 2001 general election which governed the country until Goh was succeeded as prime minister by Lee Hsien Loong Lee Hsien Loong (born 10 February 1952) is a Singaporean politician and former military officer who served as the third Prime Minister of Singapore, prime minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024, thereafter serving as a Senior Minister of S ... in 2004. Cabinet The Fourth Goh Chok Tong Cabinet is composed of the following members. Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Goh Chok Tong, 04 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Goh Chok Tong Cabinet
The Third Goh Chok Tong Cabinet is the Cabinet of Singapore formed by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong Goh Chok Tong (born 20 May 1941) is a Singaporean former politician who served as the second prime minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004 and as a senior minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2011. He served as the secretary-general of the Peo ... following the 1997 general election which governed the country until prior to the 2001 general election. Cabinet The Third Goh Chok Tong Cabinet is composed of the following members. Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Goh Chok Tong, 03 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Goh Chok Tong Cabinet
The Second Goh Chok Tong Cabinet was formed after the 1991 Singaporean general election and dissolved for the 1997 Singaporean general election. The new Cabinet was formed due to Prime Minister, Goh Chok Tong, calling a snap election, seeking a strong and fresh mandate after succeeding Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean politician who ruled as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He is widely recognised ... as prime minister. Cabinet The Second Goh Chok Tong Cabinet is composed of the following members. Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Goh Chok Tong, 02 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Goh Chok Tong Cabinet
The first Goh Chok Tong Cabinet was formed after then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong was sworn in after the previous Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean politician who ruled as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He is widely recognised ..., stepped down and handed over prime ministership to Goh on 28 November 1990. Cabinet The First Goh Chok Tong Cabinet consisted of the following members. Notes Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries The following were appointed as Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries. Senior Ministers of State Ministers of State Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Parliamentary Secretaries References {{DEFAULTSORT:Goh Chok Tong, 01 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1990 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eighth Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet
The Eighth Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet is the eighth Cabinet of Singapore formed by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean politician who ruled as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He is widely recognised .... It was formed in 1989 after the 1988 Singaporean general election. Cabinet The Eighth Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet consisted of the following members. Notes Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries The following were appointed as Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries. Senior Ministers of State Ministers of State Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Parliamentary Secretaries References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee Kwan Yew, 08 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1988 Lee Kuan Yew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Coast Group Representation Constituency
The East Coast Group Representation Constituency is a five-member Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the eastern area of Singapore. It consists of locations such as East Coast Park, Bedok, Changi (in part), Simei, Siglap, Joo Chiat and Chai Chee.A large portion of Singapore's eastern territorial waters also belongs to the GRC. It is divided into the divisions of Bedok, Changi–Simei, Fengshan, Kampong Chai Chee and Joo Chiat, which are managed by East Coast Town Council. The current Members of Parliament (MPs) are Dinesh Vasu Dash, Jessica Tan, Hazlina Abdul Halim, Tan Kiat How and Edwin Tong from the People's Action Party (PAP). History East Coast GRC was formed in 1997 as a six-member GRC, a merger of the GRCs of Bedok and Eunos. It was downsized from six members to five following the redrawing of divisions into Marine Parade GRC in 2006. Joo Chiat Single Member Constituency was carved out of the GRC in 2001, and was later absorbed by Marine Parade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedok Group Representation Constituency
Bedok Group Representation Constituency (Traditional Chinese: 勿洛集選區;Simplified Chinese: 勿洛集选区) is a defunct Group Representation Constituency in Bedok, Singapore that existed from 1988 to 1997. The last Members of Parliament (MPs) are S Jayakumar, Tan Soo Khoon, Arthur Beng and Abdullah Tarmugi from the People's Action Party (PAP). History Bedok GRC was established in 1998 following the establishment of Group representation constituency (GRC) and Single Member Consituency (SMC). In 1997, the GRC was merged into East Coast GRC The East Coast Group Representation Constituency is a five-member Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the eastern area of Singapore. It consists of locations such as East Coast Park, Bedok, Changi (in part), Simei, Siglap, Joo Chia ... to form a six MP GRC. Members of Parliament Electoral results Elections in 1980s Elections in 1990s See also * Bedok SMC * Ulu Bedok SMC References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayakumar (1)
Jayakumar or Jeyakumar is an Indian and Sinhalese surname. It consists of two parts: ''jaya'', which means ''victory'' in Sanskrit Sanskrit (; stem form ; nominal singular , ,) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in northwest South Asia after its predecessor languages had Trans-cultural ... and is also the name of a Hindu demigod, and ''kumar'', meaning ''child'', ''son'' or ''prince''. The name may refer to the following notable people: * K. Jayakumar, Indian civil servant * R. V. Jayakumar, Indian doctor and Professor of endocrinology * S. Jayakumar (Singaporean politician), Singaporean Member of Parliament * S. Jayakumar (Indian politician), Indian Member of Legislative Assembly * K. Jeyakumar, Indian politician * Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj, Malaysian politician References {{surname, Jayakumar Surnames of Indian origin Surnames of Sinhalese origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seventh Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet
The Seventh Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet is the seventh Cabinet of Singapore formed by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean politician who ruled as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He is widely recognised .... It was formed in 1985 after the 1984 Singaporean general election. Cabinet The Seventh Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet consisted of the following members. Notes Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries The following were appointed as Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries. Senior Ministers of State Ministers of State Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Parliamentary Secretaries References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee Kwan Yew, 07 Executive branch of the government of Singapore Lists of political office-holders in Singapore Cabinets established in 1985 1985 establishments in Singapore Lee Kuan Yew [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
