Goh Chok Tong (born 20 May 1941) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he became Singapore's second Prime Minister on 28 November 1990, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, and served in the role until 12 August 2004, when he stepped down and was succeeded by Lee Hsien Loong. He subsequently served as Senior Minister until May 2011, and as Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). He continues to serve as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency and holds the honorary title of "Emeritus Senior Minister".
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| Simplified Chinese | 吴作栋 | ||||||||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 吳作棟 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | Wú Zuòdòng | ||||||||||||||||
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Read more about Goh Chok Tong: Early Life, Career At Neptune Orient Lines, 1969 To 1977, Early Political Career, Prime Minister, 1990 To 2004, Senior Minister, 2004 To 2011, Emeritus Senior Minister, From 2011, Family