Age, Biography and Wiki
Lee Boon Yang was born on 1 October, 1947 in Colony of Singapore, is a Singaporean politician. Discover Lee Boon Yang's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
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76 years old |
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Libra |
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1 October 1947 |
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1 October |
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Colony of Singapore |
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Singapore
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 76 years old group.
Lee Boon Yang Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Lee Boon Yang height not available right now. We will update Lee Boon Yang's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Lee Boon Yang's Wife?
His wife is Yap Mee Mee
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Yap Mee Mee |
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Lee Boon Yang Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lee Boon Yang worth at the age of 76 years old? Lee Boon Yang’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Lee Boon Yang's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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politician |
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Timeline
Lee Boon Yang (born 1 October 1947) is a Singaporean former politician who served as Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts between 2003 and 2009, Minister for Manpower between 1992 and 2003, and Minister for Defence between 1994 and 1995.
Lee was awarded a Colombo Plan scholarship to study veterinary science at the University of Queensland, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1971.
Lee began his career as a veterinary surgeon and worked as a research and development officer in the Singapore Government's Primary Production Department between 1972 and 1981.
Lee subsequently worked at the US Feed Grains Council as Assistant Regional Director and later Senior Project Manager for Primary Industries Enterprise between 1981 and 1984.
A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Jalan Besar ward of Jalan Besar GRC between 1984 and 2011.
Lee was first elected into Parliament in 1984.
He was subsequently appointed Parliamentary Secretary in 1985, and went on to hold positions in the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Communications and Information, Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Lee was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister's Office in 1991.
He served as Minister for Labour between 1992 and 2003.
He also served as Minister for Defence between 1994 and 1995 concurrently.
He was subsequently appointed Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts in 2003, where he served until 2009.
Lee resigned from the Cabinet in 2009 but remained as a Member of Parliament on the backbenches until his retirement from politics in 2011.
Lee was appointed Chairman of the Board of Keppel Corporation in 2009, after resigning from the Cabinet, where he served until 2021.
Lee retired from politics in 2011, and served as Chairman of Singapore Press Holdings between 2011 and 2022.
He also served as Chairman of Singapore Press Holdings between 2011 and 2022, before he was succeeded by Christopher Lim.
Lee has an elder brother Lee Boon Wang, a landscape painter and a sister Lee Boon Ngan.
Lee is married to Yap Mee Mee and they have a daughter.
In 2015, Lee was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Queensland.
