Minister-in-charge/Charge

**Tan Elaine** · 14-Mar-2011, 04:41

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** · 14-Mar-2011, 05:10

Originally Posted by 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? 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....