Senior Minister of Singapore

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The senior minister of Singapore is a high-ranking appointment within the Cabinet of Singapore. Established in 1985, the position has historically been occupied by former prime ministers or deputy prime ministers upon stepping down from their respective offices and occasionally very long tenured cabinet ministers. As of 2026, eight individuals have held the post, with all appointees being over the age of 60 at the time of their appointment. The role does not typically carry a specific ministerial portfolio. Instead, senior ministers serve as elder statesmen within the government, oversee specialised national councils, and occasionally represent the country in international diplomacy. Among the executive branch officeholders in the order of precedence, the position ranks after the prime minister and the deputy prime minister. They also serve as part of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and work at the Istana.

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