Chor Yeok Eng
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Chor Yeok Eng | |
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| 曹煜英 | |
| Born | Thomas 29 January 1930 |
| Died | 21 July 2016 (aged 86) |
| Citizenship | Singaporean Citizen |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | People's Action Party (1966-1984) |
Chor Yeok Eng (Chinese: 曹煜英; pinyin: Cáo Yù Yīng, 29 January 1930 – 21 July 2016) was a prominent first generation People's Action Party (PAP) politician in Singapore.
Early life and education
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Political career
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Beside elective office, Chor was Chairman of People's Action Party Bukit Timah Branch in 1979.
Member of Parliament (1959-1963, 1966 to 1984)
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Chor served two separate stints in the Parliament of Singapore. He was first elected in 1959 for the constituency of Jurong but was defeated in 1963.[1] He was elected as a parliamentary member for Bukit Timah Single Member Constituency serving from 1966 to 1984.
Government Posts
- 1961-1963 Parliamentary Secretary for the National Development
- 1966-1972 Parliamentary Secretary for Health
- 1963-1966 Political Secretary for Health
- 1972-1982 Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Retirement
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Chor is considered as one of the 'Old Guard' - the first generation of leaders of independent Singapore. He is one of its remaining living members, outliving Lee Kuan Yew, along others like Othman Wok, Ong Pang Boon and Jek Yeun Thong.
Personal life
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Chor has three daughters, two sons, three grandsons and two great-grandsons.[2]
Honours and awards
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References
Bibliography
- Lam, Peng Er and Tan, Kevin (Ed.) (2000). Lee's lieutenants : Singapore's old guard. Singapore: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-172-8