My
team and I have earned your trust. We will see you through the prolonged
economic downturn. The PAP offers you a tested and experienced team
plus new crew members. In this election, we have brought on board
younger, newer candidates to add new voices and strengths to our leadership
team. We also have a good programme to build a secure future and a
better life together with you.
Brief History
Political
Activities
1992 to date
Secretary-General
1989 to 1992
First Assistant Secretary-General
1984 to 1989
Assistant Secretary-General
1979 to 1984
Second Assistant Secretary-General
Appointments
1964 to 1969
Administrative Officer, Singapore
Administrative Service
1969 to Sep 1977
Neptune Orient Lines:
Planning and Projects Manager.
Financial Director
Managing Director (Nov 73 to Sep 77)
1976 to date
Member of Parliament (Marine Parade)
1977
Senior Minister Of State for Finance
1979 to Nov 1990
Held various portfolios as Minister for Trade and Industry,
Minister for Health and Minister for Defence
1985
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence
1990 (Nov) to date
Prime Minister
Education
1955-1960
Raffles Institution, Singapore
1961-1964
University of Singapore
(Bachelor of Arts with Honours [First Class] in Economics)
1966-1967
Williams College, USA
(Master of Arts in Development Economics)
