Tony Tan Keng Yam belongs to the political record as a figure whose decisions outlasted the moment that produced them.
The record lists Tony Tan Keng Yam as 7th President of Singapore.
Tony Tan Keng Yam was born at Singapore in the Straits Settlements in 1940. His recorded nationality is Singapore. He was educated at National University of Singapore and University of Adelaide.
Twentieth-century politics was conducted under the shadow of two world wars, decolonisation and the Cold War, and broadcast to electorates that could watch it happen.
He served as President of Singapore (2011–2017), Co-ordinating Minister for National Security (2003–2005) and Member of the Parliament of Singapore.
His political affiliation is recorded as People's Action Party.
Political reputations are settled slowly, and rarely by the people who made them.
Recognition followed: Order of the Bath.
That the career was made in Singapore is not incidental: the institutions available, the franchise, and the constraints of the moment all shaped what could be attempted.
Achievements
- President of Singapore (2011–2017)
- Co-ordinating Minister for National Security (2003–2005)
- Member of the Parliament of Singapore
- Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1995–2005)
- Order of the Bath
- Educated at National University of Singapore and University of Adelaide
