SINGAPORE - Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan will contest in the newly carved out Sembawang West SMC in the 2025 general election.
He announced his candidacy on March 23, in flyers distributed to residents during a walkabout in the area.
“My decision to stand here is fueled by a steadfast commitment to you and your family,” wrote Dr Chee, adding that in the now defunct Bukit Batok SMC, he “poured (his) energy, dedication and organisational competence into serving the residents”.
Dr Chee first contested Bukit Batok SMC in the 2016 by-election, securing 38.8 per cent of the vote. At the 2020 general election, he obtained 45.2 per cent of the vote in the single seat, which will become part of the newly-formed Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC.
“And I am ready to bring the same passion to Sembawang West,” he said.
“I believe that Sembawang West is not just a constituency, but a vibrant community full of promise- one that can shine as a beacon for all of Singapore,” wrote Dr Chee.
So far, the National Solidarity Party has signaled its intention to contest the SMC, which was carved out of Sembawang GRC in the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee report.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, the GRC’s anchor minister, had said the change in electoral boundaries was not surprising as more residents have moved into Sembawang, and the population has expanded considerably over the past few years.
It is not yet known if incumbent Sembawang West MP Poh Li San will helm the new Sembawang West SMC at the general election.
Sembawang GRC currently has five MPs: Mr Ong, Ms Poh, Mr Vikram Nair, Dr Lim Wee Kiak and Ms Mariam Jaafar.
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