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    Default Minister-in-charge/Charge

    Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim has said the recent comment by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on the integration of Malay-Muslims in Singapore has brought closure.

    Should 'charge' be capitalised?

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    Default Re: Minister-in-charge/Charge

    Quote Originally Posted by Tan Elaine View Post
    Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim has said the recent comment by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on the integration of Malay-Muslims in Singapore has brought closure.

    Should 'charge' be capitalised? If it is an official title yes,
    If it is not an official title, I would write:

    The minister in charge of Muslim Affairs, Yaacob Ibrahim, has said....
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