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Ong Teng Cheong

5th President of Singapore (1936–2002)

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Ong Teng Cheong was a Singaporean architect and politician who served as the fifth president of Singapore from 1993 and 1999. A former member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Kim Keat of Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency (GRC) from 1991 to 1993 and Kim Keat Single Member Constituency from 1972 to 1991.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Straits Settlements wd
Died
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Place of death
Singapore wd
Citizenship
Singapore wd
Occupation
architect, politician wd
Political party
People's Action Party wd
Education
University of Adelaide, University of Liverpool wd
Spouse
Ling Siew May wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Singapore (1 September 1993 – 31 August 1999)
  • Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (2 January 1985 – 1 September 1993)
  • Member of the Parliament of Singapore

Questions

When was Ong Teng Cheong born?
Ong Teng Cheong was born on 22 January 1936 in Straits Settlements.
What positions has Ong Teng Cheong held?
Positions held by Ong Teng Cheong include: President of Singapore (1993–1999); Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1985–1993); Member of the Parliament of Singapore.
Where did Ong Teng Cheong study?
Ong Teng Cheong was educated at University of Adelaide, University of Liverpool.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ong Teng Cheong · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q543664 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ong Teng Cheong.jpg by Víctor Bugge (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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