Chief Minister of Singapore | |
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Style | The Honourable |
Type | Head of government |
Residence | Old Parliament House |
Appointer | Governor of Singapore |
Formation | 6 April 1955 |
First holder | David Saul Marshall |
Final holder | Lim Yew Hock |
Abolished | 3 June 1959 |
Succession | Prime Minister of Singapore |
The chief minister of Singapore was the head of government of the Colony of Singapore until its abolition on 3 June 1959. It was replaced by the office of Prime Minister. The chief minister was appointed by the governor of Singapore. The chief minister was the party leader of the majority in the Legislative Assembly.