First Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet
The first Cabinet of Singapore, was led by Lee Kuan Yew, who was elected as prime minister.[1] It was formed on 5 June 1959, after securing a landslide victory in the 1959 general election.
| First Lee Kuan Yew Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 1st Cabinet of Singapore | |
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| Date formed | 5 June 1959 |
| Date dissolved | 18 October 1963 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Sir William Goode (until 3 December 1959) Yusof bin Ishak (from 3 December 1959) |
| Head of government | Lee Kuan Yew |
| Deputy head of government | Toh Chin Chye |
| Member party | People's Action Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | Singapore People's Alliance |
| Opposition leader | Lim Yew Hock |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 1959 |
| Legislature term(s) | 3rd Legislative Assembly |
| Predecessor | Lim Yew Hock Cabinet |
| Successor | II Lee Kuan Yew |
A minor cabinet reshuffle was made on 24 September 1961.
List of Ministers
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References
- "Lee Kuan Yew elected as Prime Minister of Singapore". AsiaOne. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- "Ong's expulsion". The Straits Times. Singapore. 22 June 1960. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- "Singapore's first Cabinet". The Straits Times. Singapore. 5 June 1959. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- "Singapore's first Cabinet Reshuffle". The Straits Times. Singapore. 24 September 1961. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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