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”’Michael Teo Eng Cheng”’ {{Post-nominals|country=||list=[[Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Tentera)|PPA(E)]]}} is a Singaporean former [[diplomat]] and [[Major general|brigadier-general]] who served as Commander of the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]] (RSAF) from 1985 to 1990, and [[Chief of Air Force (Singapore)|Chief of Air Force]] from 1990 to 1992.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite news |date=1989-11-11 |title=The Citations |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19891111-1.2.33.11 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=28}}</ref><ref name=”:1″>{{Cite news |date=1992-07-11 |title=BG Bey Soo Khiang to be next Chief of Air Force |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920711-1.2.8.4 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=2}}</ref> |
”’Michael Teo Eng Cheng”’ {{Post-nominals|country=||list=[[Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Tentera)|PPA(E)]]}} is a Singaporean former [[diplomat]] and [[Major general|brigadier-general]] who served as Commander of the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]] (RSAF) from 1985 to 1990, and [[Chief of Air Force (Singapore)|Chief of Air Force]] from 1990 to 1992.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite news |date=1989-11-11 |title=The Citations |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19891111-1.2.33.11 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=28}}</ref><ref name=”:1″>{{Cite news |date=1992-07-11 |title=BG Bey Soo Khiang to be next Chief of Air Force |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920711-1.2.8.4 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=2}}</ref> |
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Teo attended [[Auburn University]] and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in business administration in 1984. In August 1992, after stepping down as Chief of Air Force, Teo began studying at [[Tufts University]], and graduated with a [[Master of Arts]] in international relations in 1993.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite news |date=1992-07-11 |title=New air chief |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/newpaper19920711-1.2.6.2.1 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The New Paper]] |oclc=224529521 |pages=4 |
Teo attended [[Auburn University]] and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in business administration in 1984. In August 1992, after stepping down as Chief of Air Force, Teo began studying at [[Tufts University]], and graduated with a [[Master of Arts]] in international relations in 1993.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite news |date=1992-07-11 |title=New air chief |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/newpaper19920711-1.2.6.2.1 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The New Paper]] |oclc=224529521 |pages=4}}</ref> |
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In August 1993, Teo joined the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], and was appointed as the high commissioner-designate.<ref name=”:4″ /> On 12 February 1994, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to [[New Zealand]], and stepped down in July 1996.<ref name=”:5″ /><ref name=”:3″>{{Cite news |date=1994-02-12 |title=2 ex-military men among 3 new envoys |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/stoverseas19940212-1.2.6.2 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=4}}</ref> |
In August 1993, Teo joined the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], and was appointed as the high commissioner-designate.<ref name=”:4″ /> On 12 February 1994, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to [[New Zealand]], and stepped down in July 1996.<ref name=”:5″ /><ref name=”:3″>{{Cite news |date=1994-02-12 |title=2 ex-military men among 3 new envoys |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/stoverseas19940212-1.2.6.2 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=4}}</ref> |
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From August 1996 to December 2001, he was appointed as ambassador to the [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]], and concurrently served as the ambassador to [[Mongolia]] from April 1997 to December 2001.<ref name=”:5″ /><ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-04-02 |title=Ambassador to Mongolia appointed |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19970402-1.2.9.9.4 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |pages=2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-04-02 |title=BG Teo appointed envoy to Mongolia |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19970402-1.2.34.5 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=23}}</ref> |
From August 1996 to December 2001, he was appointed as ambassador to the [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]], and concurrently served as the ambassador to [[Mongolia]] from April 1997 to December 2001.<ref name=”:5″ /><ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-04-02 |title=Ambassador to Mongolia appointed |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19970402-1.2.9.9.4 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |pages=2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-04-02 |title=BG Teo appointed envoy to Mongolia |via=[[NewspaperSG]] |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19970402-1.2.34.5 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |issn=0585-3923 |oclc=8572659 |pages=23}}</ref> |
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Singaporean former diplomat and air force general
Michael Teo Eng Cheng[a] PPA(E) is a Singaporean former diplomat and brigadier-general who served as Commander of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) from 1985 to 1990, and Chief of Air Force from 1990 to 1992.[1][2]
Education
Michael Teo Eng Cheng attended Auburn University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1984. In August 1992, after stepping down as Chief of Air Force, Teo began studying at Tufts University, and graduated with a Master of Arts in international relations in 1993.[2][3]
Military career
Teo enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces in June 1968, and served as a fighter pilot in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, operating the Northrop F-5E.[4][5] During his career in the military, Teo has also held the appointments of squadron commander and Head, Air Operations Department.[5]
Teo was promoted from the rank of colonel to brigadier-general on 1 July 1987.[5][6]
Teo was appointed as the first Commander of RSAF from 1 November 1985 to 31 April 1990, and later as the first Chief of Air Force on 1 May 1990.[1][2] Under his leadership, the RSAF acquired eight new General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, operationalised the 145 Squadron with 20 ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk, and equipped the island with air defence systems.[1][7][8]
On 31 August 1992, Teo stepped down, and was succeeded by Bey Soo Khiang.[3][2]
Diplomacy career
In August 1993, Teo joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was appointed as the high commissioner-designate.[9] On 12 February 1994, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to New Zealand, and stepped down in July 1996.[10][11]
From August 1996 to December 2001, he was appointed as ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and concurrently served as the ambassador to Mongolia from April 1997 to December 2001.[10][12][13]
On 21 January 2002, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to the United Kingdom, while concurrently serving as the ambassador to Ireland, before stepping down in July 2011.[14][15][16]
From September 2011 to August 2014, Teo was appointed as high commissioner to Australia.[16][17][18]
Personal life
Teo is married to Joyce Ng and has two children.[11][14]
Awards and decorations
References
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