Tan Cheng Bock
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Not to be confused with Tan Cheng Lock.
Adrian Tan Cheng Bock[1][lower-alpha 1] (Chinese: 陈清木; pinyin: Chén Qīngmù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Chheng-bo̍k; born 26 April 1940) is a Singaporean politician and medical doctor. A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayer Rajah SMC between 1980 and 2006. After leaving the PAP, Tan founded the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), serving as secretary-general between 2019 and 2021 and as chairman since 2021.
Quick Facts 2nd Chairman of the Progress Singapore Party, Secretary-General ...
Tan Cheng Bock | |
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陈清木 | |
2nd Chairman of the Progress Singapore Party | |
Assumed office 1 April 2021 | |
Secretary-General | Francis Yuen (2021–2023) Leong Mun Wai (since 2023-2024) Hazel Poa (since 2024) |
Preceded by | Wang Swee Chuang |
1st Secretary-General of the Progress Singapore Party | |
In office 28 March 2019 – 31 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Francis Yuen |
Member of the Singapore Parliament for Ayer Rajah SMC | |
In office 23 December 1980 – 20 April 2006 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Adrian Tan Cheng Bock (1940-04-26) 26 April 1940 (age 84) Singapore, Straits Settlements |
Political party | Progress Singapore Party (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2011–2019) People's Action Party (1980–2011) |
Spouse | Cecilia Lee Choon Lian |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Singapore (MBBS) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | General practitioner |
Signature | |
Website | www |
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