Chan Chun Sing Politician
Chan Chun Sing (simplified Chinese: 陈振声; traditional Chinese: 陳振聲; pinyin: Chén Zhènshēng; Jyutping: Can4 Zan3-sing1, born 9 October 1969) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the country's governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is currently the Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Defence. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency since the 2011 general election. Prior to entering politics, he served in the Singapore Armed Forces, where he rose to the rank of Major-General and served as Singapore's Chief of Army from 2010 to 2011.
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| military command | Chief of Army Chief Infantry Officer Chief of Staff - Joint Staff |
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| office | Acting Minister Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports Second Minister Ministry of Defence Senior Minister of State Ministry of Defence Minister of State Ministry of Information Communications and the Arts Minister Ministry of Social and Family Development |
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| service end | 2011 |
| service start | 1987 |
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