Co-ordinating Minister for National Security
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Co-ordinating Minister for National Security is an appointment in the Cabinet of Singapore, currently held by Shanmugam Jayakumar.
The position was created on 1 August 2003. At that time, it was called the Co-ordinating Minister for Security and Defence. The position was held by Tan Keng Yam Tony, then the Deputy Prime Minister. On 1 September 2005, Shanmugam Jayakumar took over the position that was renamed as Co-ordinating Minister for National Security.
The Co-ordinating Minister chairs an inter-ministerial committee comprising of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Defence. Its responsibility is to oversee counter-terrorism in Singapore, by co-ordinating efforts in different government agencies. [#endnote_roles]
| Co-ordinating Minister for Security and Defence | Start of Term | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Tan Keng Yam Tony | 1 August 2003 | 1 September 2005 |
| Co-ordinating Minister for National Security | Start of Term | End of Term |
| Shanmugam Jayakumar | 1 September 2005 | In office |
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