Indian-origin Shanmugam promoted to senior minister's post in Singapore
International 23 Jul, 2026

Indian-origin Shanmugam promoted to senior minister's post in Singapore

Business To Business, Singapore, 23rd July, 2026:  Indian-origin politician K. Shanmugam was elevated to the rank of Senior Minister in a cabinet reshuffle announced by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday.
Following his promotion, the 67-year-old will continue to serve as Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs in the Singapore government.
According to a report by Channel News Asia, Shanmugam will become the first Senior Minister to concurrently head a ministry, marking a significant milestone in Singapore's political leadership structure.

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