Cabinet of Singapore

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Cabinet of the Republic of Singapore
Current: Fifth Lee Hsien Loong Cabinet
Cabinet overview
Formed5 June 1959; 64 years ago (1959-06-05)
TypeDecision making
JurisdictionGovernment of Singapore
HeadquartersSingapore
Cabinet executives
Websitewww.pmo.gov.sg

The Cabinet of Singapore forms the (executive branch) of Singapore together with the President of Singapore. It is led by the Prime Minister of Singapore who is the head of government. The Prime Minister is a Member of Parliament (MP) appointed by the President who selects a person that in his or her view is likely to command the confidence of a majority of the Parliament of Singapore. The other members of the Cabinet are Ministers who are Members of Parliament appointed by the President on the Prime Minister's advice.