The minister mentor of Singapore was a high-ranking appointment within the Cabinet of Singapore. The founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, served as the first and sole occupant of the office, assuming the role at the age of 80 after almost 14 years as a senior minister. He held this office until his retirement from the Cabinet in 2011.
Background
The position was established by Lee Hsien Loong upon succeeding Goh Chok Tong as Prime Minister in August 2004. Although the existing office of Senior Minister was already designated for advising the Executive, the title of Minister Mentor was specifically created to accommodate a dual-generational transition within the Cabinet. When Goh vacated the premiership, he assumed the role of Senior Minister in accordance with political tradition; however, because Lee Kuan Yew had already held that exact title for 14 years, the post of Minister Mentor was institutionalised so both former heads of government could concurrently offer advisory counsel. The position of Minister Mentor hasn't been used ever since.