List of Prime Ministers of Singapore
The most powerful political figure in Singapore is the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the president. The Prime Minister is a member of Parliament who the president deems as most likely able to...
Category: Politics
List of Presidents of Singapore
Before Singapore earned a self-governing status under the rule of the British, the country’s head of state was referred to as the Yang di-Pertuan Negara. The Malay term was used between 1959 and 1965...
Who Are the Founding Fathers of Singapore?
Unlike some other nations, Singapore is not recognized as having ‘founding fathers’, as in a group of prominent individuals who steered the country towards independence per se. Rather the Lion City is known to...
When Did Singapore Gain Independence?
Singapore gained its independence in 1965. And even though the mid-20th century was an era of history in which many countries achieved freedom from long-standing colonial rule, the Lion City has quite a unique story in...
The President of Singapore
Singapore’s president or head of state is entrusted with executive authority, a shared legislative authority with Parliament, and is described as the country’s No. 1 diplomat. As of 2020, Halimah binti Yacob has been...