Raymond Lim
Raymond Lim Siang Keat (Chinese: 林双吉; pinyin: Lín Shuāngjí, born 24 June 1959) is a former Singaporean politician. He retired from politics in 2015.
Raymond Lim Siang Keat | |
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| 林双吉 | |
| Minister for Transport | |
| In office 30 May 2006 – 20 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Yeo Cheow Tong |
| Succeeded by | Lui Tuck Yew |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Office | |
| In office 1 April 2005 – 30 May 2006 | |
| Member of Parliament for East Coast GRC | |
| In office 25 October 2001 – 24 August 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1959 Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide Balliol College, Oxford King's College, Cambridge |
A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), Lim has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the East Coast Group Representation Constituency (Fengshan Division) from 2001 to 2015. He served as the Minister for Transport from 2006 to 2011, and as a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office from 2005 to 2006.
Education
Lim was a Rhodes Scholar and Colombo Plan scholar and holds degrees from the universities of Adelaide, Oxford and King's College, Cambridge (LLM, 1987). Prior to his university education, he was a student and athlete in Raffles Institution.
Personal life
Lim's brother, Benny Lim Siang Hoe, was with the Internal Security Department, and is now a Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Development.
External links
- Lim Siang Keat Raymond Lim Siang Keat at parliament.gov.sg
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