Minister for Defence (Singapore)
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| Defence Minister of the Republic of Singapore | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goh Keng Swee | 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
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