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Tan Siew Sin
Malaysian politician (1916-1988) · Malaysia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 71
Tan Siew Sin was a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Finance, and 3rd President of the Malaysian Chinese Association - a major component party of Alliance and later Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions.
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In his term as the Minister of Finance, a new Malaysian currency, the Malaysian Ringgit, was introduced. He is the longest-serving Minister of Finance, having served in the position for 15 years.