Background
He was born in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia and studied in Singapore.
杨玉麟, 楊玉麟
He was born in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia and studied in Singapore.
He was the general manager of Overseas Assurance Company when he resigned to stand for elections in 1959. He was in Singapore"s first cabinet and served as a minister from 1959 to 1976. His portfolios included Education, Health and Communications.
From 1975 to 1977, Mr.
Yong was appointed Singapore"s High Commissioner to United Kingdom.
He became the Member of Parliament for Geylang West.