Teh Cheang Wan
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Teh Cheang Wan (Chinese: 郑章远; pinyin: Zhèng Zhāngyuǎn; 3 March 1928 – 14 December 1986) was a Singaporean politician and architect who served as Minister for National Development between 1979 and 1986. A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Geylang West SMC between 1979 and 1986.
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Teh Cheang Wan | |
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郑章远 | |
Minister for National Development | |
In office 1 February 1979 – 14 December 1986 | |
Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew |
Preceded by | Lim Kim San |
Succeeded by | S. Dhanabalan |
Member of Parliament for Geylang West SMC | |
In office 31 January 1979 – 14 December 1986 | |
Preceded by | Yong Nyuk Lin (PAP) |
Succeeded by | Peh Chin Hua (PAP) |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 March 1928 China |
Died | 14 December 1986(1986-12-14) (aged 58) Singapore |
Cause of death | Suicide |
Political party | People's Action Party (1979–1986) |
Spouse | Luna Teh |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
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In November 1986, Teh was investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for alleged corruption. Teh died by suicide on 14 December 1986 before he could be charged in court.