Senior Minister
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- The title "Senior Minister" was also a title used in Canada, before "Deputy Prime Minister" was introduced in 1977.
The political office of Senior Minister in the political system of Singapore is taken by a prime minister or senior cabinet minister when he or she retires from that office, but still has something to offer the government based on his or her long experience. This, however, implies a reliance on a dominant-party system, and several opposition critics find this as evidence for contempt for the political opposition in Singapore.
The current Senior Minister of Singapore is Goh Chok Tong, the second Prime Minister of Singapore. This office has been held by Goh since August 12, 2004, and was formerly held by Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, from November 28, 1990, through August 12, 2004.
[edit] List of Senior Ministers of Singapore
| Senior Minister | Start of Term | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| S Rajaratnam | 1985 | 1988 |
| Lee Kuan Yew | 28 November 1990 | 12 August 2004 |
| Goh Chok Tong | 12 August 2004 | In office |
