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	* Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (2005)		* Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (2005)

	== Military career ==		==Career==
			=== Military career ===
	Chan enlisted in the SAF in 1987, rising through the ranks and holding key leadership roles, including:		Chan enlisted in the SAF in 1987, rising through the ranks and holding key leadership roles, including:

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	In 1998, Chan excelled at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, becoming the first international student to receive the Distinguished Master Strategist Award. He was appointed Chief of the Army in March 2010 but stepped down in March 2011 to enter politics.		In 1998, Chan excelled at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, becoming the first international student to receive the Distinguished Master Strategist Award. He was appointed Chief of the Army in March 2010 but stepped down in March 2011 to enter politics.

	== Political career ==		=== Political career ===

	~~=== Entry into Politics ===~~
	Chan contested the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, led by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The team won unopposed, and Chan became MP for the Buona Vista division. During the campaign, his use of the Hokkien phrase "kee chiu" ("raise hand") at a rally gained public attention and became a nickname for him.		Chan contested the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, led by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The team won unopposed, and Chan became MP for the Buona Vista division. During the campaign, his use of the Hokkien phrase "kee chiu" ("raise hand") at a rally gained public attention and became a nickname for him.

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	* First overseas student to receive the Distinguished Master Strategist Award at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (1998).		* First overseas student to receive the Distinguished Master Strategist Award at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (1998).
	* Successfully implemented integrated social services and childcare affordability programs as Minister for Social and Family Development.
	* Played a key role in navigating trade and economic issues as Minister for Trade and Industry.

	== Controversies ==		== Controversies ==
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	In 1988, Chan was awarded both the President's Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study economics at Christ's College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a First-Class Honours degree. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) under the Sloan Fellows Programme at the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2005, supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.		In 1988, Chan was awarded both the President's Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study economics at Christ's College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a First-Class Honours degree. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) under the Sloan Fellows Programme at the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2005, supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.

			* President's Scholarship (1988)
			* Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship (1988)
			* Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (2005)

	== Military career ==		== Military career ==
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	=== Entry into Politics ===		=== Entry into Politics ===
	Chan contested the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, led by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The team won unopposed, and Chan became MP for the Buona Vista division. During the campaign, his use of the Hokkien phrase "kee chiu" ("~~hands up~~") at a rally gained public attention and became a nickname for him.		Chan contested the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, led by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The team won unopposed, and Chan became MP for the Buona Vista division. During the campaign, his use of the Hokkien phrase "kee chiu" ("raise hand") at a rally gained public attention and became a nickname for him.

	=== Ministerial Portfolios ===		=== Ministerial Portfolios ===
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	However, netizens argued that his remarks only showed the government's incompetence in handling the issue and protect students. Also, netizens stated that vigilantism will not happen if schools can tackle bullying incidents effectively.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/02/05/netizens-criticise-chan-chun-sings-remarks-cautioning-against-vigilante-actions-in-school-bullying-cases/</ref>		However, netizens argued that his remarks only showed the government's incompetence in handling the issue and protect students. Also, netizens stated that vigilantism will not happen if schools can tackle bullying incidents effectively.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/02/05/netizens-criticise-chan-chun-sings-remarks-cautioning-against-vigilante-actions-in-school-bullying-cases/</ref>

	~~== Honors ==~~

	* President's Scholarship (1988)
	* Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship (1988)
	* Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (2005)

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	'''Chan Chun Sing''' (陈振声; ; Chén Zhènshēng; born 9 October 1969) is a Singaporean politician and former major-general who has been serving as the ~~'''~~Minister for Education~~'''~~ since 2021 and the ~~'''~~Minister-in-charge of Public Service~~'''~~ since 2018. A member of the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), Chan has represented the ~~'''~~Buona Vista division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC)~~'''~~ as a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2011.		'''Chan Chun Sing''' (陈振声; ; Chén Zhènshēng; born 9 October 1969) is a Singaporean politician and former major-general who has been serving as the Minister for Education since 2021 and the Minister-in-charge of Public Service since 2018. A member of the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), Chan has represented the Buona Vista division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC) as a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2011.

	Before entering politics, Chan had a distinguished career in the ~~'''~~Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)~~'''~~, attaining the rank of ~~'''~~Major-General~~'''~~ and serving as the ~~'''~~Chief of Army~~'''~~ from 2010 to 2011. He left the military to enter politics, contesting in the 2011 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won in an uncontested walkover. Since then, Chan has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Social and Family Development, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, and Minister for Trade and Industry. He was also the PAP's ~~'''~~Second Assistant Secretary-General~~'''~~ from 2018 to 2022.		Before entering politics, Chan had a distinguished career in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), attaining the rank of Major-General and serving as the Chief of Army from 2010 to 2011. He left the military to enter politics, contesting in the 2011 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won in an uncontested walkover. Since then, Chan has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Social and Family Development, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, and Minister for Trade and Industry. He was also the PAP's Second Assistant Secretary-General from 2018 to 2022.

	For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181941/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/chan-chun-sing PARL link].		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181941/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/chan-chun-sing PARL link].

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Chan was born on 9 October 1969 and grew up in a single-parent household. His mother, Kwong Kait Fong, worked as a machine operator, and the family lived in a three-room HDB flat in MacPherson. Chan attended ~~'''~~Raffles Institution~~'''~~ and ~~'''~~Raffles Junior College~~'''~~, where he excelled academically, being among the top scorers in his cohort for the A-Level examinations in 1987.		Chan was born on 9 October 1969 and grew up in a single-parent household. His mother, Kwong Kait Fong, worked as a machine operator, and the family lived in a three-room HDB flat in MacPherson. Chan attended Raffles Institution and Raffles Junior College, where he excelled academically, being among the top scorers in his cohort for the A-Level examinations in 1987.

	In 1988, Chan was awarded both the ~~'''~~President's Scholarship~~'''~~ and the ~~'''~~Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship~~'''~~ to study economics at ~~'''~~Christ's College, University of Cambridge~~'''~~, where he graduated with a ~~'''~~First-Class Honours degree~~'''~~. He later obtained a ~~'''~~Master of Business Administration (MBA)~~'''~~ under the ~~'''~~Sloan Fellows Programme~~'''~~ at the ~~'''~~MIT Sloan School of Management~~'''~~ in 2005, supported by the ~~'''~~Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship~~'''~~.		In 1988, Chan was awarded both the President's Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study economics at Christ's College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a First-Class Honours degree. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) under the Sloan Fellows Programme at the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2005, supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.

	== Military career ==		== Military career ==
	Chan enlisted in the SAF in 1987, rising through the ranks and holding key leadership roles, including:		Chan enlisted in the SAF in 1987, rising through the ranks and holding key leadership roles, including:

	* ~~'''~~Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment (1998–2000)~~'''~~		* Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment (1998–2000)
	* ~~'''~~Army Attaché in Jakarta (2001–2003)~~'''~~		* Army Attaché in Jakarta (2001–2003)
	* ~~'''~~Commander, 10th Singapore Infantry Brigade (2003–2004)~~'''~~		* Commander, 10th Singapore Infantry Brigade (2003–2004)
	* ~~'''~~Commander, 9th Division and Chief Infantry Officer (2007–2009)~~'''~~		* Commander, 9th Division and Chief Infantry Officer (2007–2009)
	* ~~'''~~Chief of Staff – Joint Staff (2009–2010)~~'''~~		* Chief of Staff – Joint Staff (2009–2010)

	In 1998, Chan excelled at the ~~'''~~United States Army Command and General Staff College~~'''~~, becoming the first international student to receive the ~~'''~~Distinguished Master Strategist Award~~'''~~. He was appointed ~~'''~~Chief of the Army~~'''~~ in March 2010 but stepped down in March 2011 to enter politics.		In 1998, Chan excelled at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, becoming the first international student to receive the Distinguished Master Strategist Award. He was appointed Chief of the Army in March 2010 but stepped down in March 2011 to enter politics.

	== Political career ==		== Political career ==

	=== Entry into Politics ===		=== Entry into Politics ===
	Chan contested the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team in ~~'''~~Tanjong Pagar GRC~~'''~~, led by founding Prime Minister ~~'''~~Lee Kuan Yew~~'''~~. The team won unopposed, and Chan became MP for the Buona Vista division. During the campaign, his use of the Hokkien phrase "kee chiu" ("hands up") at a rally gained public attention and became a nickname for him.		Chan contested the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, led by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The team won unopposed, and Chan became MP for the Buona Vista division. During the campaign, his use of the Hokkien phrase "kee chiu" ("hands up") at a rally gained public attention and became a nickname for him.

	=== Ministerial Portfolios ===		=== Ministerial Portfolios ===
	Chan has held various roles in government:		Chan has held various roles in government:

	* ~~'''~~Minister for Social and Family Development (2012–2015):~~'''~~ Chan oversaw policies to boost social services and launched Social Service Offices to decentralize assistance programs. He also introduced measures to keep childcare costs affordable.		* Minister for Social and Family Development (2012–2015): Chan oversaw policies to boost social services and launched Social Service Offices to decentralize assistance programs. He also introduced measures to keep childcare costs affordable.
	* ~~'''~~Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (2015–2018):~~'''~~ Chan was concurrently the Secretary-General of the ~~'''~~National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)~~'''~~, focusing on workforce transformation.		* Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (2015–2018): Chan was concurrently the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), focusing on workforce transformation.
	* ~~'''~~Minister for Trade and Industry (2018–2021):~~'''~~ He was instrumental in navigating economic challenges, including trade tensions and supply chain disruptions, though his tenure was marked by controversies such as an audio leak where he used the Hokkien term "sia suay" (disgraceful) to describe panic-buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.		* Minister for Trade and Industry (2018–2021): He was instrumental in navigating economic challenges, including trade tensions and supply chain disruptions, though his tenure was marked by controversies such as an audio leak where he used the Hokkien term "sia suay" (disgraceful) to describe panic-buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.
	* ~~'''~~Minister for Education (2021–present):~~'''~~ Chan introduced policy changes to reduce academic stress and announced measures to address cybersecurity breaches in school systems. Following a significant breach involving the Mobile Guardian application in 2024, Chan assured Parliament of strengthened protocols.		* Minister for Education (2021–present): Chan introduced policy changes to reduce academic stress and announced measures to address cybersecurity breaches in school systems. Following a significant breach involving the Mobile Guardian application in 2024, Chan assured Parliament of strengthened protocols.

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	Chan is married with a daughter and two sons. He is fluent in ~~'''~~English, Mandarin, Malay, and Cantonese~~'''~~ and supports ~~'''~~Everton F.C.~~'''~~ In his youth, he lived with his mother, grandparents, aunt, and sister in a modest three-room HDB flat, which shaped his views on resilience and social mobility.		Chan is married with a daughter and two sons. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay, and Cantonese and supports Everton F.C. In his youth, he lived with his mother, grandparents, aunt, and sister in a modest three-room HDB flat, which shaped his views on resilience and social mobility.

	== Key Achievements ==		== Key Achievements ==

	* First overseas student to receive the ~~'''~~Distinguished Master Strategist Award~~'''~~ at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (1998).		* First overseas student to receive the Distinguished Master Strategist Award at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (1998).
	* Successfully implemented integrated social services and childcare affordability programs as Minister for Social and Family Development.		* Successfully implemented integrated social services and childcare affordability programs as Minister for Social and Family Development.
	* Played a key role in navigating trade and economic issues as Minister for Trade and Industry.		* Played a key role in navigating trade and economic issues as Minister for Trade and Industry.
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	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

	* ~~'''~~President's Scholarship~~'''~~ (1988)		* President's Scholarship (1988)
	* ~~'''~~Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship~~'''~~ (1988)		* Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship (1988)
	* ~~'''~~Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship~~'''~~ (2005)		* Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (2005)

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	'''Chan Chun Sing''' (~~Chinese:~~ 陈振声; ~~Jyutping: Can4 Zan3 Sing1~~; ~~Pinyin:~~ Chén Zhènshēng; born 9 October 1969) is a Singaporean politician and former major-general who has been serving as the '''Minister for Education''' since 2021 and the '''Minister-in-charge of Public Service''' since 2018. A member of the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), Chan has represented the '''Buona Vista division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC)''' as a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2011.		'''Chan Chun Sing''' (陈振声; ; Chén Zhènshēng; born 9 October 1969) is a Singaporean politician and former major-general who has been serving as the '''Minister for Education''' since 2021 and the '''Minister-in-charge of Public Service''' since 2018. A member of the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), Chan has represented the '''Buona Vista division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC)''' as a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2011.

	Before entering politics, Chan had a distinguished career in the '''Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)''', attaining the rank of '''Major-General''' and serving as the '''Chief of Army''' from 2010 to 2011. He left the military to enter politics, contesting in the 2011 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won in an uncontested walkover. Since then, Chan has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Social and Family Development, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, and Minister for Trade and Industry. He was also the PAP's '''Second Assistant Secretary-General''' from 2018 to 2022.		Before entering politics, Chan had a distinguished career in the '''Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)''', attaining the rank of '''Major-General''' and serving as the '''Chief of Army''' from 2010 to 2011. He left the military to enter politics, contesting in the 2011 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won in an uncontested walkover. Since then, Chan has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Social and Family Development, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, and Minister for Trade and Industry. He was also the PAP's '''Second Assistant Secretary-General''' from 2018 to 2022.

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	Before entering politics, Chan had a distinguished career in the '''Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)''', attaining the rank of '''Major-General''' and serving as the '''Chief of Army''' from 2010 to 2011. He left the military to enter politics, contesting in the 2011 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won in an uncontested walkover. Since then, Chan has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Social and Family Development, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, and Minister for Trade and Industry. He was also the PAP's '''Second Assistant Secretary-General''' from 2018 to 2022.		Before entering politics, Chan had a distinguished career in the '''Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)''', attaining the rank of '''Major-General''' and serving as the '''Chief of Army''' from 2010 to 2011. He left the military to enter politics, contesting in the 2011 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won in an uncontested walkover. Since then, Chan has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Social and Family Development, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, and Minister for Trade and Industry. He was also the PAP's '''Second Assistant Secretary-General''' from 2018 to 2022.

	For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/chan-chun-sing		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181941/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/chan-chun-sing PARL link].

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

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	===Audio Leak (2020)===		===Audio Leak (2020)===
	* Chan was recorded using the term "sia suay" to criticize panic-buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing mixed public reactions.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/06/01/the-general-turned-politician-who-has-a-habit-of-shooting-himself-in-the-foot/</ref>		* Chan was recorded using the term "sia suay" to criticize panic-buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing mixed public reactions. The recording was purportedly taken during a closed-door dialogue session, held by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) with a group of local business leaders<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/06/01/the-general-turned-politician-who-has-a-habit-of-shooting-himself-in-the-foot/</ref><ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/02/20/singlish-is-not-the-damning-thing-about-minister-chans-leaked-dialogue-but-him-looking-down-on-people-whom-he-is-supposed-to-serve/</ref>

	==="Don't have many sheep to produce cotton" gaffe (2020)===		==="Don't have many sheep to produce cotton" gaffe (2020)===

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	== Controversies ==		== Controversies ==

	~~# '''~~Audio Leak (2020)~~:'''~~ Chan was recorded using the term "sia suay" to criticize panic-buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing mixed public reactions.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/06/01/the-general-turned-politician-who-has-a-habit-of-shooting-himself-in-the-foot/</ref>		===Audio Leak (2020)===
	~~# '''Cotton Gaffe (2020):''' In a speech explaining Singapore's reliance on imports, he mistakenly linked cotton production to sheep, prompting online criticism and a subsequent apology.~~		* Chan was recorded using the term "sia suay" to criticize panic-buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing mixed public reactions.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/06/01/the-general-turned-politician-who-has-a-habit-of-shooting-himself-in-the-foot/</ref>

	===Vigilante posts against bullying ==+		==="Don't have many sheep to produce cotton" gaffe (2020)===

			* In a speech explaining Singapore's reliance on imports, he mistakenly linked cotton production to sheep, prompting online criticism and a subsequent apology.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250222204219/https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/singapore-minister-chan-chun-sings-gaffe-dont-have-many-sheep-to-produce-cotton-2238830</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250222204355/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/05/31/minister-chan-explains-confusion-between-cotton-and-sheep-due-to-lack-of-sleep/</ref>

			===Vigilante posts against bullying ===
	As Minister of Education, Chan raises concerns over bullying incident. He warned that vigilante posts on social media channels by adults will worsen the efforts to handle the conflict.		As Minister of Education, Chan raises concerns over bullying incident. He warned that vigilante posts on social media channels by adults will worsen the efforts to handle the conflict.

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	# '''Cotton Gaffe (2020):''' In a speech explaining Singapore's reliance on imports, he mistakenly linked cotton production to sheep, prompting online criticism and a subsequent apology.		# '''Cotton Gaffe (2020):''' In a speech explaining Singapore's reliance on imports, he mistakenly linked cotton production to sheep, prompting online criticism and a subsequent apology.

	== ~~Calls for comprehensive solutions~~ against bullying ==		===Vigilante posts against bullying ==+
	As Minister of Education, Chan raises concerns over bullying incident. He warned that vigilante posts on social media channels by adults will worsen the efforts to handle the conflict.		As Minister of Education, Chan raises concerns over bullying incident. He warned that vigilante posts on social media channels by adults will worsen the efforts to handle the conflict.