Aljunied GRC • East Coast GRC • Hougang SMC • Marine Parade GRC • Punggol West SMC • Sengkang GRC
Aljunied GRC
Gerald Giam Yean Song, 42
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Former Non-Constituency MP
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at a tech start-up
In the news:
On the issues:
• Provide MediShield premium subsidies for low-income Singaporeans.
• Cap out-of-pocket co-payments for health.
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in East Coast GRC, 39.3% vote share.
• 2011: GE2011, WP candidate in East Coast GRC, 45.2% vote share. Enters Parliament as a Non-Constituency MP.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California. Master’s in International Political Economy from RSIS.
• In Parliament, while a Non-Constituency MP, filed 150 questions and tabled an Adjournment Motion on healthcare affordability.
• Formerly a Foreign Service Officer at MFA.
Leon Perera, 49
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Non-Constituency MP
Chief Executive Officer at an international market research consultancy
In the news:
On the issues:
• Need to nurture local enterprise, foster critical thinking, enhance social mobility.
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in East Coast GRC, 39.3% vote share.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford.
• Served on the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.
Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap, 45
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MP for Aljunied GRC
Chairman of AHTC
Freelance Counsellor
In the news:
On the issues:
• Faisal supports the anti-LGBTQ Wear White campaign, but clarifies that his personal stance has no bearing on the WP’s position on LGBTQ issues.
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 50.9% vote share, MP-elect.
• 2011: GE2011, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 54.7% vote share, MP-elect.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Psychology from Monash University.
Pritam Singh, 43
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MP for Aljunied GRC
WP Secretary-General
Lawyer
In the news:
• 6 July: WP Sec-Gen Pritam Singh, regarding Raeesah Khan incident, says that “investigations are still ongoing” and “we have to allow that process (to) take its course”. Singh also adds that he thinks candidates “should be upfront and authentic to the public”.
On the issues:
• Calls for seniors over 60 to be given greater access to Medisave.
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 50.9% vote share, MP-elect.
• 2011: GE2011, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 54.7% vote share, MP-elect.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in History from NUS. Master’s in War Studies from King’s College London. Juris Doctor from SMU.
• Oversaw improvements in estate and compliance when he was Chairman of AHTC.
Sylvia Lim Swee Lian, 55
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MP for Aljunied GRC
WP Chair
Lawyer
In the news:
On the issues:
• Questions the need to raise GST.
• Scrutinised the Constitutional amendments for Reserved Presidential Elections.
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 50.9% vote share, MP-elect.
• 2011: GE2011, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 54.7% vote share, MP-elect.
• 2006: GE2006, WP candidate in Aljunied GRC, 43.9% vote share, MP-elect.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Law from NUS. Master’s in Law from University College London. Master’s in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
• Sylvia was once a police officer and continuing education lecturer at TP.
• First Chairman of Aljunied-Hougang Town Council, the first ever opposition town council of a GRC scale.
East Coast GRC
Abdul Shariff Bin Aboo Kassim, 54
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Former Researcher
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Economics from SMU. Master’s in Tri-Sector Collaboration from SMU.
• Assisted Pritam Singh in Meet-the-People sessions.
Dylan Ng Foo Eng, 45
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Director in a wealth advisory firm
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Marine Parade GRC, 35.9% vote share.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Western Australia.
Foo Seck Guan Kenneth, 42
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Deputy Director at Singapore Cancer Society
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Nee Soon GRC, with 33.2% vote share.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Adelaide.
• Was once the Legislative Assistant to MP Sylvia Lim.
Nicole Rebecca Seah Xue Ling, 33
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Associate Director at a multinational marketing group
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On the issues:
• National culture of respect for diverse opinions.
Political history:
• 2014: Leaves NSP.
• 2011: GE2011, NSP candidate in Marine Parade GRC, 43.35% vote share. Endorses Tan Jee Say in PE2011.
Other notable moments:
Hougang SMC
Dennis Tan Lip Fong, 48
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Non-Constituency MP
WP Organising Secretary
Lawyer at DennisMathiew
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Fengshan SMC, 42.5% vote share. Enters Parliament as Non-Constituency MP.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Law from University of Nottingham. Master’s in Maritime Law from University of Southampton.
Marine Parade GRC
Muhammad Azhar Bin Abdul Latip, 33
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Self-employed
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Political Science from NUS.
• An accident in 2014 left Azhar disabled. He now plans to compete as a para-athlete and represent Singapore.
Muhammad Fadli Bin Mohammed Fawzi, 39
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WP Town Councillor for AHTC
Lawyer at Inkwell Law Corporation
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Science from NUS. Juris Doctor from SMU.
• Was a senior policy officer at MUIS.
• Worked at think tanks such as the Institute of Policy Studies and Asia Research Institute.
Nathaniel Koh Kim Kui, 36
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WP Youth Wing Secretary and Executive Committee
Digital Product Owner at a multinational corporation
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Information Systems Management from SMU.
• Managed the Meet-the-People sessions for Pritam Singh.
Ron Tan Jun Yen, 35
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Senior Assistant Manager at NUHS Research Office
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Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Nee Soon GRC, with 33.2% vote share.
Other notable moments:
• Was once the Legislative Assistant to Low Thia Khiang.
Yee Jenn Jong, 55
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Entrepreneur and mentor to start-ups
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Political history:
• 2015: GE2015, WP candidate in Marine Parade GRC, 35.9% vote share.
• 2011: GE2011, WP candidate in Joo Chiat SMC, 49% vote share. Enters Parliament as Non-Constituency MP.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Computing from NUS. Master’s in Business Administration from NTU.
Punggol West SMC
Tan Chen Chen, 38
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Contracts Administrator
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Applied Science (Construction Management) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Sengkang GRC
Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Wui, 44
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Associate Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School
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On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelor’s in Business from University of Southern Queensland. Master’s in Liberal Arts from Harvard University. Master’s in Politics from University of California. PhD in International Economics from University of California.
• Worked on policy issues at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies and the World Bank.
Louis Chua Kheng Wee, 33
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Vice-President at a global bank
In the news:
On the issues:
• Strong social safety net for less privileged.
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan, 26
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Founder and Director of Programs at Reyna Movement
In the news:
• 6 July: WP’s Raeesah Khan apologises for comments that are currently under police investigation, says remarks were made “in [her] passion”, and that she “regret[s] making them” and will be “accountable for them”.
• 5 July: 2 police reports have been lodged against WP’s Raeesah Khan for allegedly “promoting enmity” between racial or religious groups. The alleged comments in question by Khan include a claim that “Singapore law enforcement authorities discriminated against citizens” and that “rich Chinese and white people were treated differently under the law”. Her comments appear to have been made before she was unveiled as a WP candidate.
On the issues:
Political history:
• 2020: Unveiled as WP candidate.
Other notable moments:
• Bachelors’ in Economics and Marketing from Murdoch University.
• Once General Secretary and then President of the Murdoch University Guild of Students.
• Founded Reyna Movement, an organisation for marginalised women and children.
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