Co-ordinating Minister for National Security

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Co-ordinating Minister for National Security is an appointment in the Cabinet of Singapore, currently held by Shunmugam Jayakumar.

The position was created on 1 August 2003. At that time, it was called the Co-ordinating Minister for Security and Defence. The position was held by Tan Keng Yam Tony, then the Deputy Prime Minister. On 1 September 2005, Shunmugam Jayakumar took over the position that was renamed as Co-ordinating Minister for National Security.

The Co-ordinating Minister chairs an inter-ministerial committee comprising of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Defence. Its responsibility is to oversee counter-terrorism in Singapore, by co-ordinating efforts in different government agencies. [1]

Co-ordinating Minister for Security and Defence Start of Term End of Term
Tan Keng Yam Tony 1 August 2003 1 September 2005
Co-ordinating Minister for National Security Start of Term End of Term
Shunmugam Jayakumar 1 September 2005 In office

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  1. ↑  "DPM Tan outlines role to counter terrorist threat facing Singapore", Channel NewsAsia, 17 August 2004. By Wong Siew Ying
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