Prime Minister of Singapore
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The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965, the State of Singapore). As outlined in the recent constitutional amendment in 1991, the prime minister is appointed by the president from sitting members of Parliament, who, in the opinion of the president, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs [1].
Lee Kuan Yew was prime minister from 1959 to 1990 and retired on 26 November 1990. Lee was succeeded by Goh Chok Tong and retained the title of Senior Minister in the Prime Minister's Office.
Goh retired on 12 August 2004 and was succeeded by Lee Kuan Yew's son, Lee Hsien Loong. Goh was appointed the senior minister, and the elder Lee, the Minister Mentor.
[edit] List of prime ministers
During their term period as Prime Minister, they had gained strong mandate from people in their own ward during the election contests.
| Prime Minister | Start of Term | End of Term | Mandate Support | PM Ward Contested |
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| Lee Kuan Yew | 3 June 1959 | 28 November 1990 | 1968 GE 94.34% 1972 GE 84.08% 1976 GE 89.03% 1980 GE 92.74% 1988 GE 81.60% |
Tanjong Pagar |
| Goh Chok Tong | 28 November 1990 | 12 August 2004 | 1991 GE 77.25% 1992 BE 72.94% |
Marine Parade |
| Lee Hsien Loong | 12 August 2004 | Incumbent | 2006 GE 66.14% | Ang Mo Kio |
[edit] List of deputy prime ministers
The role of deputy Prime Minister is the second highest post and senior cabinet in Singapore:
| Deputy Prime Minister | Start of Term | End of Term |
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| Toh Chin Chye | 1959 | 1968 |
| Goh Keng Swee | 1968 | 1986 |
| Sinnathamby Rajaratnam | 1980 | 1985 |
| Goh Chok Tong | 1985 | 1990 |
| Ong Teng Cheong | 1985 | 1993 |
| Lee Hsien Loong | 1990 | 2004 |
| Tan Keng Yam Tony | 1995 | 2005 |
| Shunmugam Jayakumar | 2004 | In office |
| Wong Kan Seng | 2005 | In office |
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