Matthias Yao
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Matthias Yao Chih (Chinese: 姚智; pinyin: Yáo Zhì, born 12 January 1956) is a Singaporean former politician. A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Marine Parade GRC between 1991 and 1997, and MacPherson SMC between 1997 and 2011.
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Matthias Yao Chih | |
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姚智 | |
Member of the Singapore Parliament for Marine Parade GRC (MacPherson) | |
In office 1 September 1991 – 2 January 1997 | |
Preceded by | Chua Sian Chin (MacPherson SMC) |
Succeeded by | Himself (MacPherson SMC) |
Member of the Singapore Parliament for MacPherson SMC | |
In office 3 January 1997 – 7 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Himself (Marine Parade GRC – MacPherson) |
Succeeded by | Tin Pei Ling (Marine Parade GRC – MacPherson) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-01-12) 12 January 1956 (age 68) Colony of Singapore |
Political party | People's Action Party |
Occupation | Politician |
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During his political career, he had served as a Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, the Mayor of the South East District and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.