Minister-in-charge/Charge

[Tan Elaine]

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?

Thanks.

 

[5jj]

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....