Minister Mentor (Simplified Chinese: 内阁资政) is a cabinet position created by the Singapore government in 2004 as part of a leadership transition. A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of Government, typically representing the executive branch. Singapore "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
The first and current Minister Mentor of Singapore is Lee Kuan Yew. Lee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH ( born September 16 1923 also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) is a Singaporean of Chinese immigrant background The newly appointed Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, announced his father's new title together with the naming of his Cabinet on August 12, 2004. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the Head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965 Lee Hsien Loong ( born February 10, 1952) is the third and current Prime Minister of Singapore. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The older Lee had previously served as Prime Minister (1959–1990) and Senior Minister (1990–2004). The title "Senior Minister" was also a title used in Canada before " Deputy Prime Minister " was introduced in 1977
The creation of the position of Minister Mentor was intended as a way of keeping Lee Kuan Yew in the cabinet, after his successor Goh Chok Tong handed over the Prime Minister post to Lee Hsien Loong. Goh Chok Tong ( Hokkien: Gô· Chok-tòng born May 20 1941) was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from The Minister Mentor's role is advisory and consultative.
| Minister Mentor | Start of Term | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Kuan Yew | 12 August 2004 | In office |
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Lee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH ( born September 16 1923 also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) is a Singaporean of Chinese immigrant background Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic