Cabinet of Singapore
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The Cabinet of Singapore forms the executive and is headed by the prime minister, who is the head of government. The prime minister is a member of parliament appointed by the president, who in his or her view is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the parliament. Cabinet members, also known as ministers, are sitting elected members of parliament appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister [1].
Unlike the cabinet in the United States where it functions largely as an advisory council to the head of government, the cabinet in Singapore collectively decides the government's policies and has influence over lawmaking.
[edit] Current Cabinet
As of 31 May 2006, the Cabinet consists of the following:
