A member of the country 's governing People 's Action Party , he served in the Cabinet from 1987 to 2004 .
Was a Member of Parliament ( MP ) from 1980 to 2006 .
A member of the country 's governing People 's Action Party , he served in the Cabinet from 1987 to 2004 , and was a Member of Parliament ( MP ) from 1980 to 2006 .