Chiam See Tong

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Chiam See Tong

Chiam See Tong (}; }; born March 12, 1935) represents the Potong Pasir Single-Member Constituency in the Parliament of Singapore. He was the leader of Singapore Democratic Party before being ousted by his protege, Dr. Chee Soon Juan. He is currently the head of the Singapore People's Party and the de facto leader of the Singapore Democratic Alliance.

In the 2001 General Election, he won the Potong Pasir SMC for the fifth time. Subsequently, in the 2006 General Election, he won 55.82% of the votes to continue his sixth term as the Member of Parliament for Potong Pasir SMC and also become the longest serving opposition member of parliament in Singapore's history. In this election, he defeated the People's Action Party's Sitoh Yih Pin yet again. He had secured 8,245 votes against Sitoh's 6,527.

For many, this was a surprise victory for Chiam, as the People's Action Party had offered a S$80 million upgrading package for the residents of Potong Pasir, and had even brought in the Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to win votes for the PAP.

Education

1946 to 1955: GCE "A" Levels (Anglo-Chinese School)

1956 to 1961: Bachelor of Science (Canterbury University and Victoria University of New Zealand)

1966 to 1967: Certificate in Education (Teachers' Training College)

1972 to 1974: Barrister-at-Law (Inner Temple (London))

Career

1962 to 1963: Mahmud Secondary School Raub Pahang, Malaysia

1964 to 1972: Cedar Girls' Secondary School

1974 to 1976: Philip Wong & Co (Advocates & Solicitors)

1976: Advocate & Solicitor, Chiam & Co

2002: (Advocates & Solicitors) (Retired)

Parliamentary Committee Membership

Chiam has been a member of Parliament since December 22, 1984.

Committee of Privileges
* 6th Parliament, 2nd Session
* 7th Parliament, 1st Session
* 7th Parliament, 2nd Session
* 7th Parliament, 3rd Session
* 9th Parliament, 1st Session
* 9th Parliament, 2nd Session
* 10th Parliament, 1st Session

Estimates Committee
* 8th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Bankruptcy Bill
* 8th Parliament, 2nd Session

Select Committee on the Companies (Amendment) Bill
* 8th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No. 21) Bill
* 7th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Drug Trafficking (Confiscation of Benefits) Bill
* 8th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Goods and Services Tax Bill
* 8th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Interpretation (Amendment) Bill
* 9th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Land Transportation Policy
* 7th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Bill
* 7th Parliament, 1st Session

Select Committee on the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill and Constitution of the Republic
* 6th Parliament, 2nd Session

Select Committee to Verify the Healthcare Subsidy of Government Polyclinics and Public Hospitals
* 8th Parliament, 2nd Session

Special Select Committee on Nominations for Appointment as nominated Members of Parliament
* 7th Parliament, 2nd Session
* 8th Parliament, 1st Session

Standing Orders Committee
* 6th Parliament, 1st Session
* 8th Parliament, 2nd Session

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