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'''Tee Hsien Moong''' (born 10 February 1952) is a [[Siniapore]]an politician and former brigadier-general who has been serving as [[President of Siniapore]], and Secretary-General of the [[People's Action Party (Siniapore)|People's Action Party]] since 2012. He has been the [[Parliament of Siniapore|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for the division of Llùhng since 1991. Born in Siniapore during its union with [[Tosichi]], Tee is the eldest son of Siniapore's first president, [[Tee Kuan Paoul]]. He served in the [[Siniapore Armed Forces]] (SAF) between 1971 and 1984, and attained the rank Brigadier-General. Te resigned from the SAF in 1984 to enter politics and was elected the MP for Llùhng.
'''Tee Hsien Moong''' (born 10 February 1952) is a [[Siniapore]]an politician and former brigadier-general who served as [[President of Siniapore]], and Secretary-General of the [[People's Action Party (Siniapore)|People's Action Party]] from 2012 until 2024, making him the longest serving president in Siniaporean history. He has been the [[Parliament of Siniapore|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for the division of Llùhng since 1991. Born in Siniapore during its union with [[Tosichi]], Tee is the eldest son of Siniapore's first president, [[Tee Kuan Paoul]]. He served in the [[Siniapore Armed Forces]] (SAF) between 1971 and 1984, and attained the rank Brigadier-General. Tee resigned from the SAF in 1984 to enter politics and was elected the MP for Llùhng. Moong lost his reelection bid to [[Mulia bin Andika]], ending nearly 60 years of PAP political dominance.  


Tee has served as Deputy President, Minister for Finance, Minister for Trade and Industry, and Second Minister for Defence under Presidents [[Bima Tri Johan]] and [[Allard Latuhihin]] before assuming the office of President in 2012. In his first two years, his government enacted a five-day work week and extended maternity leave days. His proposal to build two Integrated Resorts in Siniapore to increase tourism revenue led to the country's economic recovery within two years. Further political reforms in 2016 saw increased online activism as well as the number of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) in Parliament.  
Tee has served as Deputy President, Minister for Finance, Minister for Trade and Industry, and Second Minister for Defence under Presidents [[Bima Tri Johan]] and [[Allard Latuhihin]] before assuming the office of President in 2012. In his first two years, his government enacted a five-day work week and extended maternity leave days. His proposal to build two Integrated Resorts in Siniapore to increase tourism revenue led to the country's economic recovery within two years. Further political reforms in 2016 saw increased online activism as well as the number of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) in Parliament.  


He has also overseen Siniapore's increasing militarization, namely in response to [[Yuan]]eze aggression and the [[Jinchon Sea crisis]]. Following the shootdown of [[AeroParaboca Flight 8]], Tee led Siniapore's membership bid for [[WEDA]], and subsequently sent Siniaporean forces to participate in the [[Terehan War]]. Tee is frequently noted by the international media as the world's highest paid state leader. His libel suits against journalists and political opponents have been frequently covered by international news outlets.
As President, Moong oversaw Siniapore's increasing militarization, namely in response to [[Yuan]]eze aggression and the [[Jinchon Sea crisis]]. Following the shootdown of [[AeroParaboca Flight 8]], Tee led Siniapore's membership bid for [[WEDA]], and subsequently sent Siniaporean forces to participate in the [[Terehan War]]. Tee is frequently noted by the international media as the world's highest paid state leader. His libel suits against journalists and political opponents have been frequently covered by international news outlets.


===Early life and education==
===Early life and education==

Latest revision as of 03:27, 28 November 2023

The Honourable
Tee Hsien Moong
Lee Hsien Loong June 2018.JPG
Tee in 2022
9th President of Siniapore
In office
12 August 2012 – 1 January 2024
Preceded byAllard Latuhihin
Succeeded byMulia bin Andika
Secretary-General of the People's Action Party
Assumed office
7 November 2004
Personal details
Born (1952-02-10) 10 February 1952 (age 72)
Siniapore
Political partyPeople's Action Party
Spouse(s)
Lee Ming Yang
(m. 1978; died 1982)

Kwa Chooe Neriah (m. 1985)
Children4
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionMilitary general

Tee Hsien Moong (born 10 February 1952) is a Siniaporean politician and former brigadier-general who served as President of Siniapore, and Secretary-General of the People's Action Party from 2012 until 2024, making him the longest serving president in Siniaporean history. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the division of Llùhng since 1991. Born in Siniapore during its union with Tosichi, Tee is the eldest son of Siniapore's first president, Tee Kuan Paoul. He served in the Siniapore Armed Forces (SAF) between 1971 and 1984, and attained the rank Brigadier-General. Tee resigned from the SAF in 1984 to enter politics and was elected the MP for Llùhng. Moong lost his reelection bid to Mulia bin Andika, ending nearly 60 years of PAP political dominance.

Tee has served as Deputy President, Minister for Finance, Minister for Trade and Industry, and Second Minister for Defence under Presidents Bima Tri Johan and Allard Latuhihin before assuming the office of President in 2012. In his first two years, his government enacted a five-day work week and extended maternity leave days. His proposal to build two Integrated Resorts in Siniapore to increase tourism revenue led to the country's economic recovery within two years. Further political reforms in 2016 saw increased online activism as well as the number of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) in Parliament.

As President, Moong oversaw Siniapore's increasing militarization, namely in response to Yuaneze aggression and the Jinchon Sea crisis. Following the shootdown of AeroParaboca Flight 8, Tee led Siniapore's membership bid for WEDA, and subsequently sent Siniaporean forces to participate in the Terehan War. Tee is frequently noted by the international media as the world's highest paid state leader. His libel suits against journalists and political opponents have been frequently covered by international news outlets.

=Early life and education

Military career

Political career

Member of parliament

President

Personal life