Heng Swee Keat - Revision history

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	In the 2015 election, Heng and his team won 72.06% of the vote. He then was appointed Minister for Finance. In 2018, he announced a planned GST hike and assisted the Prime Minister with the National Research Foundation. He became Deputy Prime Minister in May 2019 despite suffering a stroke during the parliamentary meeting in 2016.		In the 2015 election, Heng and his team won 72.06% of the vote. He then was appointed Minister for Finance. In 2018, he announced a planned GST hike and assisted the Prime Minister with the National Research Foundation. He became Deputy Prime Minister in May 2019 despite suffering a stroke during the parliamentary meeting in 2016.


	In the 2020 general election, Heng represented East Coast GRC and secured 53.41% of the vote. He faced numerous controversies during the campaign, including comments about minority race leadership and unprepared speech. ~~However, he stayed in the cabinet and managed~~ to help the country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic ~~with~~ financial ~~aid~~.		In the 2020 general election, Heng represented East Coast GRC and secured 53.41% of the vote. He faced numerous controversies during the campaign, including comments about minority race leadership and unprepared speech. He was subsequently tasked to help the country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic using financial measures.


	On April 8, 2021, Heng stepped down from the leadership race due to age and health issues. His decision affected the PAP’s performance in East Coast GRC. He also quit as Finance Minister in May 2021 but remained a member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore board~~. Heng continues supporting innovation and deep tech, particularly in AI, and is still involved in Singapore’s startup ecosystem~~.		On April 8, 2021, Heng stepped down from the leadership race due to age and health issues. His decision affected the PAP’s performance in East Coast GRC. He also quit as Finance Minister in May 2021 but remained a member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore board.


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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	Heng is married to Chang Hwee Nee, the chief executive officer of the National Heritage Board. The couple has two children.		Heng is married to Chang Hwee Nee, the chief executive officer of the National Heritage Board ({{g \|NHB}}). The couple has two children.

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	'''Heng Swee Keat''' is a senior Singaporean politician from the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). He has been serving as the Deputy Prime Minister since 2019.		'''Heng Swee Keat''' is a senior Singaporean politician from the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). He has been serving as the Deputy Prime Minister since 2019.

			For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219194357/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/heng-chee-how PARL Link].

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
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	He returned to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and assumed multiple roles, including a five-year stint in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), before leaving in 1997 with the rank of Assistant Commissioner. He also completed a nine-month Command and Staff Course conducted by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).		He returned to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and assumed multiple roles, including a five-year stint in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), before leaving in 1997 with the rank of Assistant Commissioner. He also completed a nine-month Command and Staff Course conducted by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

	== Civil Service Career ==		==Career ==
			=== Civil Service Career ===
	Heng started his career in the Singapore Administrative Service in 1997, initially working at the Ministry of Education (MOE). Later that year, he became Principal Private Secretary to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew. In 2001, Heng was later appointed Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).		Heng started his career in the Singapore Administrative Service in 1997, initially working at the Ministry of Education (MOE). Later that year, he became Principal Private Secretary to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew. In 2001, Heng was later appointed Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

	From June 1, 2005, to April 2, 2011, he was a Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In recognition of his leadership, he was inaugurated Asia-Pacific Central Bank Governor of the Year by ''The Banker'' in February 2011.		From June 1, 2005, to April 2, 2011, he was a Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In recognition of his leadership, he was inaugurated Asia-Pacific Central Bank Governor of the Year by ''The Banker'' in February 2011.

	== Political career ==		=== Political career ===
	Heng began his political career in the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team representing Tampines GRC. The team secured 57.22% of the vote, and Heng was elected as an MP for Tampines Central. On May 18, 2011, he became Minister for Education despite being a first-time MP. He later led a review of government policies in 2012.		Heng began his political career in the 2011 general election as part of the five-member PAP team representing Tampines GRC. The team secured 57.22% of the vote, and Heng was elected as an MP for Tampines Central. On May 18, 2011, he became Minister for Education despite being a first-time MP. He later led a review of government policies in 2012.

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	Heng spoke at the WELT Economic Summit in Berlin, Germany on 27 January 2025, making him the first leader from the Asia-Pacific region to speak at the forum.		Heng spoke at the WELT Economic Summit in Berlin, Germany on 27 January 2025, making him the first leader from the Asia-Pacific region to speak at the forum.

	~~For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/heng-swee-keat~~

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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	Heng spoke at the WELT Economic Summit in Berlin, Germany on 27 January 2025, making him the first leader from the Asia-Pacific region to speak at the forum.		Heng spoke at the WELT Economic Summit in Berlin, Germany on 27 January 2025, making him the first leader from the Asia-Pacific region to speak at the forum.

			For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/heng-swee-keat

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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