Matthias Yao Chih | |
|---|---|
| 姚智 | |
| Member of the Singapore Parliament for Marine Parade GRC (MacPherson) | |
| In office 1 September 1991 – 2 January 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Chua Sian Chin (MacPherson SMC) |
| Succeeded by | Himself (MacPherson SMC) |
| Member of the Singapore Parliament for MacPherson SMC | |
| In office 3 January 1997 – 7 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Himself (Marine Parade GRC – MacPherson) |
| Succeeded by | Tin Pei Ling (Marine Parade GRC – MacPherson) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 January 1956 Colony of Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Matthias Yao Chih (Chinese: 姚智; pinyin: Yáo Zhì, born 12 January 1956) is a Singaporean former politician. A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Marine Parade GRC between 1991 and 1997, and MacPherson SMC between 1997 and 2011.
During his political career, he had served as a Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, the Mayor of the South East District and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.