MS Originals

Aljunied GRC Candidates Include Leon Perera & Gerald Giam, To Replace Low Thia Khiang & Chen Show Mao

Ex-NCMPs Leon Perera & Gerald Giam To Contest Aljunied GRC, Ex-NCMP Dennis Tan To Run In Hougang

Earlier today, it was announced that former Workers’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang, alongside fellow MPs Chen Shao Mao and Png Eng Huat, will not be contesting in GE2020.

Replacements revealed

At the press conference on Thursday (25 Jun), current WP chief Pritam Singh also revealed the WP candidates who will be taking over the positions left behind by the trio.

You can see what he said in his Facebook post he made after the press conference.

Source

Leon Perera and Gerald Giam contesting Aljunied GRC

According to Mr Singh, Mr Leon Perera and Mr Gerald Giam will be contesting Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC), taking over the spots vacated by Mr Low and Mr Chen.

(From left) Mr Leon Perera and Mr Gerald Giam
Source

Mr Pritam did not disclose the full team running for Aljunied GRC.

However, the duo, who are former Non-Constituency MPs (NCMPs), are likely to be joined by Mr Singh himself, Mr Faisal Manap and Ms Sylvia Lim, given that they have been Aljunied MPs since 2011.

Dennis Tan in Hougang SMC

What of Hougang Single-Member Constituency (SMC), whose MP Png Eng Huat is also stepping down?

 

Mr Pritam said the WP stronghold will be contested by Mr Dennis Tan, is also a former NCMP and has been working the ground alongside Mr Png.

Source

Part of WP’s renewal process

Singaporeans might feel emotional about the WP trio as they step down from Parliament.

However, we’re heartened that younger members from the party will be stepping up to take their places as part of the party’s renewal process.

Featured image adapted from Facebook and Facebook.

The Must Share News Team

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Recent Posts

Elderly man pickpocketed on bus from JB to S’pore, loses S$450 & has S$800 charged to credit card

The thief left the wallet and more than RM200 behind, presumably to mislead the 72-year-old…

23 Dec 2024, 1:38 pm

SingPost fires 3 senior executives citing gross negligence, CEO & CFO to contest termination

Earlier this year, three managers were found to have made manual updates on a customer’s…

23 Dec 2024, 12:14 pm

Passenger on US flight slammed for bringing Great Dane as ’emotional support’ dog

On the other hand, some said they'd prefer sitting next to a massive dog than…

23 Dec 2024, 10:12 am

Nearly 20 cats abandoned in Bedok flat filled with rubbish, some injured after jumping from windows

Some sustained injuries after jumping from windows, while others starved to death.

23 Dec 2024, 9:52 am

Continuous heavy traffic expected at S’pore-JB checkpoints till end of 2024: ICA

A record of more than 553,000 travellers crossed both checkpoints on 13 Dec.

22 Dec 2024, 7:25 pm