Yong Nyuk Lin

Yong Nyuk Lin

Yong Nyuk Lin (杨|玉|麟; born 1918-) is a Singaporean politician. He was born in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia and studied in Singapore. He was the general manager of Overseas Assurance Company when he resigned to stand for elections in 1959. He became the Member of Parliament for Geylang West. He was in Singapore's first cabinet and served as a minister from 1959 to 1976. His portfolios included Education, Health and Communications.

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* [http://stars.nhb.gov.sg/stars/public/search.jsp?speaker=Yong+Nyuk+Lin&pageNumber=0&total=276 Speeches by Yong Nyuk Lin]


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