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Tony Tan Keng Yam DUT GCB (Chinese: 陈庆炎; pinyin: Chén Qìngyán; born 7 February 1940) is a Singaporean banker and politician who served as the seventh president of Singapore from 2011 to 2017. Prior to entering politics, Tan was a general manager at OCBC Bank.
Learn about the life and career of Tony Tan Keng Yam, the seventh president of Singapore (2011–17) and a former minister and banker. Find out his achievements in education, defence, finance, health and trade and industry.
Mar 12, 2024 · Topics: Founding Fathers, Governance. Transcript of speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the launch of Dr Tony Tan's autobiography, "Tony Tan Keng Yam: My Political Journey" on 12 March 2024.
Mar 12, 2024 · Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, former president and deputy prime minister, shares his personal perspective on Singapore's nation-building in his book co-authored by Leslie Koh. PM Lee Hsien Loong launches the book and highlights Dr Tan's leadership style and contributions at the event.
Learn about the life and achievements of Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, who served as the seventh President of the Republic of Singapore from 2011 to 2017. He is also a distinguished mathematician, banker, politician and honorary patron of Singapore Management University.
- Former President of The Republic of Singapore
- February 7, 1940
- Mary Chee Bee Kiang
2023 Honorary Doctor of Laws Recipient – Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam. Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam graduated from the University of Singapore with a First Class Honours Degree in Physics in 1962, and went on to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he obtained a Master of Science degree.
The former Singapore president talks milestone moments, Facebook memories, and Singapore’s most pressing challenges.
