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Ong Keng Yong was born on 6 January, 1955 in Colony of Singapore, British Malaya, is a Singaporean diplomat. Discover Ong Keng Yong'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 69 years old?
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| Occupation |
Diplomat |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
6 January, 1955 |
| Birthday |
6 January |
| Birthplace |
Colony of Singapore, British Malaya |
| Nationality |
Singapore
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He is a member of famous Diplomat with the age 69 years old group.
Ong Keng Yong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Ong Keng Yong height not available right now. We will update Ong Keng Yong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ong Keng Yong's Wife?
His wife is Irene Tan Lee Chen
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Irene Tan Lee Chen |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ong Keng Yong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ong Keng Yong worth at the age of 69 years old? Ong Keng Yong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Diplomat. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Ong Keng Yong'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Diplomat |
Ong Keng Yong Social Network
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Ong Keng Yong (born 6 January 1954) is a Singaporean diplomat who served as the 11th secretary-general of ASEAN between 2003 and 2007.
He is currently the Executive Deputy Chairman of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at the Nanyang Technological University.
Ong graduated from the University of Singapore (now the National University of Singapore) in 1979 with a Bachelor of Laws with honours degree.
He subsequently went on to complete a Master of Arts degree in Arab studies at Georgetown University.
Ambassador Ong Keng Yong is Executive Deputy Chairman of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
He is concurrently Director of the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) and Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) at RSIS.
Mr Ong continues to hold the position of Ambassador-at-Large at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He is also Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to Pakistan and Non-Resident Ambassador to Iran.
Mr Ong started his diplomatic career in 1979 and was posted to the Singapore Embassies in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and the United States of America between 1984 and 1994.
He served as High Commissioner of Singapore to India and concurrently Singapore’s Ambassador to Nepal from 1996 to 1998.
He was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 1997, the Long Service Award in 2002 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2008 by the Singapore Government.
From September 1998 to December 2002, he was Press Secretary to the then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong, while holding senior appointments in the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, and the People’s Association in Singapore.
Mr Ong served as the 11th Secretary-General of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), based in Jakarta, Indonesia, for 5 years from January 2003.
He also received the Medal of Friendship from Laos in 2007, and the Medal of Sahametrei from Cambodia in 2007.
From 2008 to 2011, he served as Director of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.
Mr Ong graduated from the then University of Singapore with a LLB (Hons).
He studied at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., USA, and graduated with a MA in Arab Studies.
Ong had received several awards throughout his career.
Mr Ong was High Commissioner of Singapore to Malaysia from 2011 to 2014.
Mr Ong was the Chairman of the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) from 2015 to 2023.
