Chan Sek Keong
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Chan Sek Keong SC SPMP DUT DUBC (born 5 November 1937)[1] is a Malayan-born Singaporean judge who served as chief justice of Singapore between 2006 and 2012.
Quick Facts 3rd Chief Justice of Singapore, President ...
Chan Sek Keong | |
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陈锡强 | |
3rd Chief Justice of Singapore | |
In office 11 April 2006 – 6 November 2012 | |
President | S. R. Nathan Tony Tan |
Preceded by | Yong Pung How |
Succeeded by | Sundaresh Menon |
3rd Attorney-General of Singapore | |
In office 1 May 1992 – 10 April 2006 | |
Preceded by | Tan Boon Teik |
Succeeded by | Chao Hick Tin |
Judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore | |
In office 1 July 1988 – 30 April 1992 | |
Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Singapore | |
In office 1 July 1986 – 30 June 1988 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1937-11-05) 5 November 1937 (age 86) Ipoh, Perak, Federated Malay States |
Nationality | Singaporean |
Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
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He was appointed by former President S. R. Nathan, and took office on 11 April 2006. [2] Prior to his appointment as chief justice, he served as the third attorney-general of Singapore between 1992 and 2006.