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Yeo Cheow Tong was born on 22 June, 1947 in Colony of Singapore, is a Singaporean politician. Discover Yeo Cheow Tong'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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Politician |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
22 June 1947 |
| Birthday |
22 June |
| Birthplace |
Colony of Singapore |
| Nationality |
Singapore
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 76 years old group.
Yeo Cheow Tong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Yeo Cheow Tong height not available right now. We will update Yeo Cheow Tong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Yeo Cheow Tong's Wife?
His wife is Helen Yeo-Tan Cheng Hoong
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| Wife |
Helen Yeo-Tan Cheng Hoong |
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| Children |
3 |
Yeo Cheow Tong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yeo Cheow Tong worth at the age of 76 years old? Yeo Cheow Tong’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Yeo Cheow Tong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Yeo Cheow Tong (born 22 June 1947) is a former Singaporean politician.
Yeo was educated at Anglo-Chinese School, before receiving a Colombo Plan Scholarship in 1967 to study at the University of Western Australia, where he received a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree.
He worked for Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) from 1972 to 1975, before entering the private sector.
A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he served in the Cabinet from 1990 to 2006, and was a Member of Parliament (MP) of Hong Kah SMC from 12 December 1984 to 17 August 1988 and MP of Hong Kah GRC from 24 August 1988 to 19 April 2011 for almost 27 years.
He entered politics in 1984.
At the 1984 general election, Yeo was elected a Member of Parliament for Hong Kah constituency.
In 1985, he was appointed a Minister of State at the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In 1988, Yeo became the Acting Minister for Health, before becoming a full member of the Cabinet in 1990.
He went on to hold a number of different Cabinet positions including Minister of Health (1990–94, 1997–99), Minister for Community Development (1991–94), Minister for Trade and Industry (1994–97), Minister for the Environment (1997–99), Minister for Communications and Information Technology (1999–2001), and Minister for Transport (2001–06).
In June 2006, Yeo resigned from the Cabinet to return to the private sector.
He continued to serve as a Member of Parliament for the Hong Kah Group Representation Constituency until 2011, when he retired from politics.
He was succeeded by Alex Yam in the 2011 Singaporean general election.
Yeo is married to lawyer Helen Yeo-Tan Cheng Hoong.
The couple have three children and 6 grandchildren.
