Edward Chia (Singapore Politician)

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Edward Chia Bing Hui (born 1984) is the co-founder and managing director of the food and beverage company, Timbre Group. In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections.[1]

Edward Chia
Edward Chia Timbre.jpg
Born1984
EducationDegree in Economics, Degree in Political Science
Alma materNational University of Singapore (NUS)

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Background

Edward Chia co-founded Timbre Group at 21 years old as an undergraduate.[2] In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award.[3]

Early life & family

Edward Chia was born in 1984 to a father who ran an events company and a mother who was a housewife.[4] He has two younger siblings.

Education

Edward went to Maris Stella High School.[5] He then studied at National Junior College before furthering his studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He graduated with a double degree in Economics and Political Science.[6]

References/ Citations

  1. Nabilah Awang, Ng Jun Sen and Daryl Choo. "GE2020: PAP unveils 8 new candidates, including UOB banker and former People's Association chief". TODAY. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  2. "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  3. "National Council". NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  4. Lui, John. "The Life Interview with Timbre Group's Edward Chia: Changing Singaporeans, one tray at a time". The Straits Times. May 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  5. Lui, John. "The Life Interview with Timbre Group's Edward Chia: Changing Singaporeans, one tray at a time". The Straits Times. May 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  6. "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.