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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Two new town councils formed in Jalan Kayu, Punggol after GE2025, total 19 TCs
Two new town councils formed in Jalan Kayu, Punggol after GE2025, total 19 TCs SINGAPORE – Two new town councils have been formed in Jalan Kayu and Punggol after the 2025 general election. The Ministry of National Development (MND) issued an order under the Town Councils Act on May 30 to put into effect the formation of a total of 19 town councils, which were set up at the requests of the MPs. There were 17 town councils previously. The Jalan Kayu town council will comprise only the single member constituency that was won by PAP's Ng Chee Meng at the recent polls against the Workers' Party's Andre Low. Mr Ng will chair the town council. The Punggol town council covers the corresponding group member constituency. The last time a town council was formed with just one SMC was after the 2011 general election when Potong Pasir was won back by PAP candidate Sitoh Yih Pin from the Singapore People's Party. Goh Yan Han is political correspondent at The Straits Times. She writes Unpacked, a weekly newsletter on Singapore politics and policy. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Independent Singapore
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Independent Singapore
Andre Low, Eileen Chong say they're ‘humbled' and ‘honoured' to serve as NCMPs
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party (WP) announced on Monday evening (May 19) that it had accepted the two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) seats in the 15th Parliament of Singapore. Importantly, the WP said Andre Low and Eileen Chong will take the NCMP seats. In the May 3 polls, Mr Low, who had run at Jalan Kayu Single Member Constituency (SMC), had the highest percentage of votes among the unelected opposition candidates. The WP slate at Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) had the second-highest percentage of votes. Ms Chong, together with former Aljunied GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Faisal Manap, Michael Thng, Jimmy Tan, and Ong Lue Ping, had formed the party's team. 'The Elections Department has also declared that in accordance with Section 52 of the Parliamentary Elections Act 1954, Mr Low and Ms Chong have been elected as NCMPs,' said the WP, adding that it 'remains steadfast in our mission of working for Singapore, and all WP Members of Parliament (MPs) will carry forward the Workers' Party's longstanding mission to represent the interests of all Singaporeans, hold the Government to account, and advance reasoned, principled debate in Parliament.' As well-wishes and congratulations have poured in online toward Mr Low and Ms Chong, the incoming NCMPs have responded to their appointment on their social media accounts. 'I am humbled to be given this opportunity. My pledge to all Singaporeans is that I will use my platform to continue to advocate for a more balanced and diverse political system,' wrote Mr Low. He also expressed that he was looking forward to working alongside Ms Chong. 'I could not have asked for a better NCMP-mate! Together, we hope to build bridges and contribute constructively to policy discussions that affect all Singaporeans.' Mr Low also pledged to continue his work on the ground at Jalan Kayu. For her part, Ms Chong wrote that she is 'honoured to serve as NCMP' with Mr Low and thanked the WP team at Tampines, the party's volunteers, and the residents 'for making this possible.' She also wrote that she 'will serve with conviction and integrity, and work hard to earn your trust,' and she looks 'forward to being your voice in Parliament while journeying alongside you to build a fairer, more compassionate and inclusive Singapore.' The response online to Mr Low's and Ms Chong's appointments has been positive. Many Singaporeans expressed confidence that the incoming NCMPs would do a good job in Parliament. Some people had kind words for Mr Manap, who remains popular with many Singaporeans. 'Thank you, Mr Faisal Manap, for giving up your seat to the younger generation. Your sacrifice is much appreciated. Hope to see you again in Tampines in the next election,' wrote one netizen. /TISG Read also: Commenters call WP's Eileen Chong 'another star catch' and 'most electable new candidate across the board'
AsiaOne
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Poultry supply in Singapore not affected by bird flu outbreak in Brazil, supermarkets say — and other top stories today, Singapore News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Poultry supply in Singapore not affected by bird flu outbreak in Brazil, supermarkets say Poultry supply remains stable despite Brazil reporting its first bird flu outbreak at a commercial farm last week, supermarkets in Singapore said on Tuesday (May 20)... » READ MORE 2. 'I will serve with conviction and integrity': WP's Eileen Chong and Andre Low on being elected NCMPs After being elected as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs), the Workers' Party's (WP) Eileen Chong and Andre Low have promised to take Singapore further... » READ MORE 3. Singapore's beef kway teow ranks 18th in best stir-fried dishes list, Indonesia's sambal goreng takes crown Our local cuisine has once again made us proud by having not one, not two, but four dishes ranked on a list by experiential travel online guide TasteAtlas... » READ MORE 4. 'I told him not to be too ruthless': Mark Lee responds to Addy Lee's fallout with Quan Yi Fong Veteran local actor Mark Lee has spoken up on former celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee's fallout with local host Quan Yi Fong, after Addy brought him up multiple times in his livestreams and a Facebook post recently..... » READ MORE editor@
CNA
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
WP's Andre Low and Eileen Chong to take up Non-Constituency MP seats
The Workers' Party's Andre Low and Eileen Chong will be taking up the two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament seats in Singapore's 15th Parliament. Mr Low and Ms Chong were both newcomers in the recent General Election and earned the "best losses". Mr Low contested in Jalan Kayu SMC, where he clinched about 48.5% of the votes. Ms Chong was part of the five-person WP team fielded in Tampines GRC that won about 47.4% of the votes.
South China Morning Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Singapore election: Workers' Party's Andre Low and Eileen Chong chosen as NCMPs
The Workers' Party (WP), Singapore 's main opposition party, has announced that its members Andre Low and Eileen Chong will take up the two Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMP) seats given to the 'best losers' in an election. In a statement on Monday after the announcement by the city state's election authorities, the WP said it remained 'steadfast in our mission of working for Singapore'. 'All WP Members of Parliament will carry forward the Workers' Party's long-standing mission to represent the interests of all Singaporeans, hold the government to account, and advance reasoned, principled debate in Parliament,' it added. Chong, who was from the five-member WP team that contested the multi-seat ward of Tampines, will be taking the position instead of teammate and party veteran Faisal Manap, formerly an MP for Aljunied since 2011. The team lost to the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) in a rare four-cornered fight, clinching 47.37 per cent of the vote. It was the second-closest margin at the May 3 election. Low, who contested in the single-seat Jalan Kayu constituency, lost narrowly to the PAP's Ng Chee Meng, a labour chief and a former cabinet minister. The WP member received the highest percentage of votes among unelected opposition candidates, garnering 48.53 per cent of the vote.
