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Major-General (National Service (NS)) '''Chan Chun Sing''' ({{zh|s={{linktext|陈|振|声}}|t={{linktext|陳|振|聲}}|p=Chén Zhènshēng}}, born 1969) is a [[Singapore]]an politician, and former Chief of the [[Singapore Army]]. He currently holds the appointments of acting [[Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports|Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports]] and [[Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts|Minister of State for MICA]] |
Major-General (National Service (NS)) '''Chan Chun Sing''' ({{zh|s={{linktext|陈|振|声}}|t={{linktext|陳|振|聲}}|p=Chén Zhènshēng}}, born 1969) is a [[Singapore]]an politician, and former Chief of the [[Singapore Army]]. He currently holds the appointments of acting [[Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports|Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports]] and [[Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts|Minister of State for MICA]]. He is a Member of [[Parliament of Singapore|Parliament]]-elect for [[Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency]]. |
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==Non-Political Career== |
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| ⚫ | Chan served as the army chief from March 26, 2010 to March 25, 2011. He replaced then-Major-General [[Neo Kian Hong]] and was succeeded by Brigadier-General [[Ravinder Singh (general)|Ravinder Singh]] |
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| ⚫ | Chan served as the army chief from March 26, 2010 to March 25, 2011. He replaced then-Major-General [[Neo Kian Hong]] and was succeeded by Brigadier-General [[Ravinder Singh (general)|Ravinder Singh]]. Major-General Chan stood down from his position and retired from the SAF on March 25, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1114339/1/.html|title=SAF to get new army chief|work=[[Channel NewsAsia]]|accessdate=4 March 2011|date=4 March 2011}}</ref> Prior to his appointment as Chief of Army, he held the position of Chief of Staff — Joint Staff within the [[Singapore Armed Forces]] (SAF). |
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| ⚫ | Chan was a candidate for Singapore's [[People's Action Party]] in the [[Singaporean general election, 2011|general election of 2011]], and would have been fielded in [[Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency]]'s<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_656706.html|title=Coming GE is critical for renewal: Ng Eng Hen|last=Yen|first=Feng|date=15 April 2011|work=The Straits Times|accessdate=15 April 2011}}</ref> [[Buona Vista]] ward, replacing [[Lim Swee Say]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_652208.html|title=Ex-army chief meets PAP branch leaders|last=Teo|first=Wan Gek|date=2 April 2011|work=Straits Times|accessdate=16 April 2011}}</ref> However, on Nomination Day, April 27, 2011, his team led by [[Lee Kuan Yew]] was returned [[walkover|without contest]] and elected to Parliament.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_661753.html|title=MM Lee disappointed with no contest in Tg Pagar|date=27 April 2011|work=Straits Times|accessdate=29 April 2011}}</ref> |
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Major-General Chan was awarded the SAF Overseas Scholarship and [[President's Scholar]]ship in 1988, a year after he joined the service, and previously held the position of Commander 9th Division/Chief Infantry Officer within the Army.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1046137/1/.html|work=[[Channel NewsAsia]]|date=2010-03-26|accessdate=2010-03-28|title=Army welcomes BG Chan Chun Sing as new Chief of Army|first=Satish|last=Cheney}}</ref> |
Major-General Chan was awarded the SAF Overseas Scholarship and [[President's Scholar]]ship in 1988, a year after he joined the service, and previously held the position of Commander 9th Division/Chief Infantry Officer within the Army.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1046137/1/.html|work=[[Channel NewsAsia]]|date=2010-03-26|accessdate=2010-03-28|title=Army welcomes BG Chan Chun Sing as new Chief of Army|first=Satish|last=Cheney}}</ref> |
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==Political Career== |
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| ⚫ | Chan was a candidate for Singapore's [[People's Action Party]] in the [[Singaporean general election, 2011|general election of 2011]], and would have been fielded in [[Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency]]'s<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_656706.html|title=Coming GE is critical for renewal: Ng Eng Hen|last=Yen|first=Feng|date=15 April 2011|work=The Straits Times|accessdate=15 April 2011}}</ref> [[Buona Vista]] ward, replacing [[Lim Swee Say]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_652208.html|title=Ex-army chief meets PAP branch leaders|last=Teo|first=Wan Gek|date=2 April 2011|work=Straits Times|accessdate=16 April 2011}}</ref> However, on Nomination Day, April 27, 2011, his team led by [[Lee Kuan Yew]] was returned [[walkover|without contest]] and elected to Parliament.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_661753.html|title=MM Lee disappointed with no contest in Tg Pagar|date=27 April 2011|work=Straits Times|accessdate=29 April 2011}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
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His alma mater include [[Raffles Junior College]], the [[University of Cambridge]], [[Christ's College, Cambridge]] and the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2010/jan/15jan10_nr.html|work=[[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)]]|date=2010-01-15|accessdate=2010-03-28|title=Change in Chief of Defence Force and Chief of Army}}</ref> |
His alma mater include [[Raffles Junior College]], the [[University of Cambridge]], [[Christ's College, Cambridge]] and the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2010/jan/15jan10_nr.html|work=[[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)]]|date=2010-01-15|accessdate=2010-03-28|title=Change in Chief of Defence Force and Chief of Army}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:01, 24 May 2011
Chan Chun Sing | |
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| Member of the Singapore Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2011 | |
| Majority | Walkover |
| Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports (acting) | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Vivian Balakrishnan |
| Minister of State, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969 Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Alma mater | Raffles Junior College University of Cambridge Christ's College, Cambridge Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Former Chief of Singapore Army |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Branch/service | Singapore Army |
| Years of service | 1987–2011 |
| Rank | Major-General[1] |
| Commands | 2 Singapore Infantry Regiment 10 Singapore Infantry Brigade 9th Division/Infantry (Chief Infantry Officer) Singapore Army |
Major-General (National Service (NS)) Chan Chun Sing (simplified Chinese: 陈振声; traditional Chinese: 陳振聲; pinyin: Chén Zhènshēng, born 1969) is a Singaporean politician, and former Chief of the Singapore Army. He currently holds the appointments of acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports and Minister of State for MICA. He is a Member of Parliament-elect for Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency.
Non-Political Career
Chan served as the army chief from March 26, 2010 to March 25, 2011. He replaced then-Major-General Neo Kian Hong and was succeeded by Brigadier-General Ravinder Singh. Major-General Chan stood down from his position and retired from the SAF on March 25, 2011.[2] Prior to his appointment as Chief of Army, he held the position of Chief of Staff — Joint Staff within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Major-General Chan was awarded the SAF Overseas Scholarship and President's Scholarship in 1988, a year after he joined the service, and previously held the position of Commander 9th Division/Chief Infantry Officer within the Army.[3]
Political Career
Chan was a candidate for Singapore's People's Action Party in the general election of 2011, and would have been fielded in Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency's[4] Buona Vista ward, replacing Lim Swee Say.[5] However, on Nomination Day, April 27, 2011, his team led by Lee Kuan Yew was returned without contest and elected to Parliament.[6]
Education
His alma mater include Raffles Junior College, the University of Cambridge, Christ's College, Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[7]
References
- ^ Chow, Jermyn (2010-06-24). "Defence Chief is 3-star general". Straits Times. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ "SAF to get new army chief". Channel NewsAsia. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ Cheney, Satish (2010-03-26). "Army welcomes BG Chan Chun Sing as new Chief of Army". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
- ^ Yen, Feng (15 April 2011). "Coming GE is critical for renewal: Ng Eng Hen". The Straits Times. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ Teo, Wan Gek (2 April 2011). "Ex-army chief meets PAP branch leaders". Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
- ^ "MM Lee disappointed with no contest in Tg Pagar". Straits Times. 27 April 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Change in Chief of Defence Force and Chief of Army". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
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