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Lim Yew Hock

Singaporean and Malaysian politician (1914-1984)

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Lim Yew Hock was a Singaporean and Malaysian politician and diplomat who served as Chief Minister of Singapore from 1956 to 1959. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cairnhill between 1959 and 1963, and had earlier served as a member of the Legislative Council of Singapore and later the Legislative Assembly of Singapore from 1948 to 1959. Between 1959 and 1963, Lim was the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly. Following Singapore's separation from Malaysia in 1965, Lim became less involved in Singaporean politics and moved to Malaya.

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Born
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Place of birth
Singapore wd
Died
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Place of death
Saudi Arabia wd
Citizenship
Singapore, Malaysia wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, trade unionist wd
Political party
Singapore People's Alliance (1957–1963), Labour Front (1955–1957) wd
Education
Raffles Institution wd

Positions held wd

  • Chief Minister of Singapore (7 June 1956 – 3 June 1959)
  • Member of the Parliament of Singapore

Questions

When was Lim Yew Hock born?
Lim Yew Hock was born on 15 October 1914 in Singapore.
What positions has Lim Yew Hock held?
Positions held by Lim Yew Hock include: Chief Minister of Singapore (1956–1959); Member of the Parliament of Singapore.
Where did Lim Yew Hock study?
Lim Yew Hock was educated at Raffles Institution.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Lim Yew Hock · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1697131 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Lim Yew Hock, 1956 (cropped).png by Central Office of Information, London (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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