Senior Minister

The political office of Senior Minister in the political system of Singapore is taken by a prime 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.

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Political office - Political system of - Singapore - Prime minister - Dominant-party system

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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 26, 1990, through August 12, 2004.

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Goh Chok Tong - Prime Minister of Singapore - August 12 - 2004 - Lee Kuan Yew - November 26 - 1990

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