Lim Hng Kiang
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Lim Hng Kiang is a politician
from Singapore
. A member of the governing People's Action Party
(PAP), he is currently the country's Minister for Trade and Industry
. He previoulsy served as the Minister for National Development
(1995-99), Minister for Health
(1999-2003), and as a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office
(2003-04). He is a Member of Parliament
(MP) representing the West Coast Group Representation Constituency
.
. Since 1997, he has represented the West Coast Group Representation Constituency.
Lim was appointed a Minister of State in the Ministry of National Development
in 1991. In 1994, he became the Acting Minister for National Development and Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
.
In 1995, Lim became the Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs. In 1998, he relinquished the role of Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and became the Second Minister for Finance.
In 1999, Lim became the Minister for Health. He also retained the portfolio of Second Minister for Finance.
In 2003, Lim was made a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office. He retained the role of Second Minister for Finance.
Lim was made the Minister for Trade and Industry in 2004.
Lim is also the Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
(MAS) and a Board Director
of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
(GIC).
and Cambridge University
, before going on to complete a Master of Public Administration
degree at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
at Harvard University
.
Cabinet of Singapore - http://www.cabinet.gov.sg/content/cabinet/appointments/mr_lim_hng_kiang.html
Lim Hng Kiang's profile as member of Singapore Parliament - http://www.parliament.gov.sg/AboutUs/Org-MP-MP-Prof-LimHngKiang.htm
MAS Annual Report 2007/2008 - http://www.mas.gov.sg/about_us/annual_reports/annual20072008/06.html
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Ministry-of-Trade-and-Industry/103797539658635
http://www.mas.gov.sg/about_us/mgt_structure/Board_and_Management.html
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Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
from Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. A member of the governing People's Action Party
People's Action Party
The People's Action Party is the leading political party in Singapore. It has been the city-state's ruling political party since 1959....
(PAP), he is currently the country's Minister for Trade and Industry
Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
The Ministry Of Trade and Industry is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation of policies related to the development of trade and industry in Singapore.-Mission:...
. He previoulsy served as the Minister for National Development
Ministry of National Development (Singapore)
The Ministry of National Development is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to land use planning and infrastructure development...
(1995-99), Minister for Health
Ministry of Health (Singapore)
The Ministry of Health is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for providing information, raising health awareness and education, ensuring the accessibility of health services, and monitoring the quality of health services provided to citizens and visitors in the Republic of...
(1999-2003), and as a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)
The Prime Minister's Office is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that handles the ministries and other political matters that are of great importance to the nation, such as corruption and elections. It is headed by the Prime Minister and his top political staff...
(2003-04). He is a Member of Parliament
Parliament of Singapore
The Parliament of the Republic of Singapore and the President jointly make up the legislature of Singapore. Parliament is unicameral and is made up of Members of Parliament who are elected, as well as Non-constituency Members of Parliament and Nominated Members of Parliament who are appointed...
(MP) representing the West Coast Group Representation Constituency
West Coast Group Representation Constituency
West Coast Group Representation Constituency is a five-member Group Representation Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The GRC is divided into five divisions and is a constituency held by the People's Action Party. The five divisions are Ayer Rajah, West Coast, Boon Lay,...
.
Political career
Lim was first elected to Parliament in 1991 as an MP for the Tanjong Pagar Group Representation ConstituencyTanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency
Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency is currently a five-member Group Representation Constituency in central Singapore....
. Since 1997, he has represented the West Coast Group Representation Constituency.
Lim was appointed a Minister of State in the Ministry of National Development
Ministry of National Development (Singapore)
The Ministry of National Development is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to land use planning and infrastructure development...
in 1991. In 1994, he became the Acting Minister for National Development and Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for conducting and managing diplomatic relations between Singapore and other countries. It is headed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the office currently held by K...
.
In 1995, Lim became the Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs. In 1998, he relinquished the role of Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and became the Second Minister for Finance.
In 1999, Lim became the Minister for Health. He also retained the portfolio of Second Minister for Finance.
In 2003, Lim was made a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office. He retained the role of Second Minister for Finance.
Lim was made the Minister for Trade and Industry in 2004.
Lim is also the Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is Singapore's central bank and financial regulatory authority...
(MAS) and a Board Director
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Private Limited is a sovereign wealth fund established by the Government of Singapore in 1981 to manage Singapore's foreign reserves...
(GIC).
Education
Lim was educated at Raffles InstitutionRaffles Institution
Raffles Institution , founded in 1823, is the oldest centre for pre-tertiary learning in Singapore. It is an independent school in Singapore providing secondary and pre-university education. RI consists of a boys-only secondary section , and a coeducational pre-university section...
and Cambridge University
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, before going on to complete a Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration is a professional post-graduate degree in Public Administration. The MPA program prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state/provincial, and federal/national government, and increasingly in nongovernmental organization and...
degree at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school, and one of Harvard's graduate and professional schools...
at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
.
Related Links
Ministry of Trade & Industry Official Website - http://app.mti.gov.sg/default.asp?id=1Cabinet of Singapore - http://www.cabinet.gov.sg/content/cabinet/appointments/mr_lim_hng_kiang.html
Lim Hng Kiang's profile as member of Singapore Parliament - http://www.parliament.gov.sg/AboutUs/Org-MP-MP-Prof-LimHngKiang.htm
MAS Annual Report 2007/2008 - http://www.mas.gov.sg/about_us/annual_reports/annual20072008/06.html
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Ministry-of-Trade-and-Industry/103797539658635
http://www.mas.gov.sg/about_us/mgt_structure/Board_and_Management.html
http://www.gic.com.sg/about/gic-board-of-directors