Chief Justice of Singapore

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History

Prior to 1963 the Chief Justice was appointed by the Governors of the respective British colonies.

Prior to 1867 the role of the Chief Justice was with the Recorders of the respective British colonies in the area (Penang, Malacca and Singapore).

List of Chief Justices

Chief Justices of the Straits Settlements

[1]

Chief Justices of the Colony of Singapore

[1]

Chief Justices of the State of Singapore

[1]

Chief Justices of the Republic of Singapore

# Chief Justice Start of Term End of Term
1 Wee Chong Jin 9 August 1965 28 September 1990
2 Yong Pung How 28 September 1990 10 April 2006
3 Chan Sek Keong 10 April 2006 5 November 2012
4 Sundaresh Menon 6 November 2012 Incumbent

References

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