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Lim Swee Say is a Singaporean politician who served as the Minister for Manpower from 2004 to 2011. He was born on 13 July 1954 in Singapore. He is 66 years old.
Lim Swee Say is 1.7 m tall and has a slim build.
Lim Swee Say is married to his wife, Madam Lim Hwee Hua. They have two children, a son and a daughter.
Lim Swee Say began his career in the Singapore Civil Service in 1979. He held various positions in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of National Development, and Ministry of Manpower. He was appointed Minister for Manpower in 2004 and served in the post until 2011.
Lim Swee Say has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his career in politics and his various investments.
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Lim Swee Say |
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| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
13 July, 1954 |
| Birthday |
13 July |
| Birthplace |
Colony of Singapore, British Empire |
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Lim Swee Say Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Lim Swee Say's Wife?
His wife is Elaine Cheong Siew Boon (m. 1981-6 July 2021)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Elaine Cheong Siew Boon (m. 1981-6 July 2021) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Lim Swee Say Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lim Swee Say worth at the age of 69 years old? Lim Swee Say’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from . We have estimated
Lim Swee Say's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
Lim retired from the cabinet on 1 May 2018, with his Manpower portfolio succeeded to Josephine Teo. On 5 May, Lim was awarded the Distinguished Comrade of Labour during the May Day Awards ceremony, which was presented by former NTUC secretary-general (now the Minister of Trade & Industry) Chan Chun Sing.
In 2015, Lim relinquished his post of Minister in Prime Minister's Office and NTUC secretary-general (in line with the NTUC's retirement policies) and was appointed the Minister for Manpower.
In 2014, Lim appeared on Singapore's Mediacorp Channel 8 episode "Hear Me Out", to respond to the criticisms against him and clarify himself on a few topics such as his Zorro costume, "Cheaper Better Faster", "Better, Betterer, Betterest", "Deaf Frog" and why Singapore implements Progressive Wage Model instead of minimum wage.
In 2005, Lim became the Deputy Secretary-General of the NTUC for the second time (while continuing to serve concurrently as a Minister without portfolio in the Prime Minister's Office). In 2007, he was made the Secretary-General of the NTUC.
In 2004, Lim was appointed a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office. He also served as the Second Minister for National Development from 2004 to 2005.
Lim was made the Acting Minister for the Environment in 2000. He became a full member of the Cabinet in 2001.
In 1999, Lim was appointed a Minister of State at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts.
Lim has been a member of the PAP's Central Executive Committee since 1999, and served as the Chairman of the Young PAP (the party's youth wing) from 2000 to 2004.
At the 1997 general election, Lim was a PAP candidate in the Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (Tanjong Pagar GRC), which was led by the late Lee Kuan Yew (who died in 2015) and was elected in a walkover. He was on the PAP's team in Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC at the 2001 general election, and in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC at the 2006 general election, and was elected unopposed on both occasions. At the 2011 general election, Lim stood in East Coast GRC, where the PAP's team defeated the team from the opposition Workers' Party by 59,992 votes (54.8%) to 49,429 (45.2%).
Lim served as Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) from 1997 to 1999. He also served on the Committee on Singapore's Competitiveness from 1997 to 1998, and chaired its Sub-committee on Manpower Development.
In 1991, Lim completed a master's degree in Management at Stanford University.
Lim served at Singapore's National Computer Board as Chief Executive from 1986 to 1991, and as Chairman from 1994 to 1998. He also served at the Economic Development Board (EDB) as Deputy Managing Director based in New York City from 1991 to 1993, and as Managing Director from 1994 to 1996.
In 1976, he graduated with first class honours in electronics, computer and systems engineering.
Lim was educated in Catholic High School and National Junior College, before being awarded a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship in 1973 to study in the United Kingdom at Loughborough University.
Lim Swee Say, MP (Chinese: 林瑞生 ; pinyin: Lín Ruìshēng ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Sūi-seⁿ , born 13 July 1954) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he stepped down as Minister for Manpower in 2018. He previously served as the Minister for the Environment from 2001 to 2004, a Minister in the Prime Minister's Office from 2004 to 2015, and as the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) from 2005 to 2015. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1996.
