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 | 21 May 2011 |
S Jayakumar | 1 April 2009 | 21 May 2011 |
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