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Edwin Tong
Profile
Edwin Tong is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who currently serves as the Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs. A member of the People's Action Party, he has represented the Joo Chiat division in Parliament since 2025, having previously served in Marine Parade GRC and Moulmein–Kallang GRC. Before entering politics, he was a prominent lawyer and partner at Allen & Gledhill, specializing in corporate disputes and international arbitration. Appointed Senior Counsel in 2015, Tong has held various ministerial roles, including Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and is noted for his involvement in securing exclusive concert deals for Singapore.
Details
- Born
- 1969-08-12 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- Singapore
- Education
- St. Joseph's Institution, Raffles Junior College, National University of Singapore
- Career
- Lawyer and partner at Allen & Gledhill, Senior Counsel
