Ahmad Mattar
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Ahmad bin Mohamed Mattar (born 13 August 1940)[1] is a former Singaporean politician and member of the Cabinet.[2]
For the Iraqi poet, see Ahmed Matar.
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Ahmad Mattar | |
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Minister for the Environment | |
In office 1985–1993 | |
Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew Goh Chok Tong |
Preceded by | Ong Pang Boon |
Succeeded by | Mah Bow Tan |
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs | |
In office 5 September 1977 – 30 June 1993 | |
Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew Goh Chok Tong |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Abdullah Tarmugi |
Member of the Singapore Parliament for Leng Kee SMC | |
In office 2 September 1972 – 6 December 1976 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Ow Chin Hock |
Member of the Singapore Parliament for Brickworks SMC | |
In office 23 December 1976 – 17 August 1988 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of the Singapore Parliament for Brickworks GRC (Brickworks) | |
In office 3 September 1988 – 16 December 1996 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahmad bin Mohamed Mattar (1940-08-13) 13 August 1940 (age 83) Singapore, Straits Settlements |
Political party | People's Action Party |
Alma mater | University of Singapore University of Sheffield |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lecturer, academic |
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mattar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ahmad.