Alex Yeo (Singapore Politician) - Revision history

Kimberly Wong at 05:19, 3 November 2022

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Dayana Rizal at 07:06, 13 July 2020

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	}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Alex Yeo Sheng Chye (born 1979) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>Au-Yong, Rachel and Toh, Yong Chuan. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapolitics/lawyer-is-new-pap-branch-chairman-in-paya-lebar Lawyer is new PAP branch chairman in Paya Lebar]”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 2, 2017. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> In June 2020, he was unveiled as a People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and ~~is contesting for~~ Aljunied GRC.<ref>Heng, Janice. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/sixth-batch-of-new-pap-candidates-aims-to-help-youth-and-workers-flourish Sixth batch of new PAP candidates aims to help youth and workers flourish]”. ''The Business Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref><ref>Ho, Grace. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/aljunied-not-owned-by-one-party-issues-bigger-than-fight-between-pap-and-wp-pap-team-in Singapore GE2020: Aljunied not owned by one party, issues bigger than fight between PAP and WP, says PAP team in Aljunied GRC]". ''The Straits Times''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref>		}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Alex Yeo Sheng Chye (born 1979) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>Au-Yong, Rachel and Toh, Yong Chuan. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapolitics/lawyer-is-new-pap-branch-chairman-in-paya-lebar Lawyer is new PAP branch chairman in Paya Lebar]”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 2, 2017. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> In June 2020, he was unveiled as a People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in Aljunied GRC.<ref>Heng, Janice. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/sixth-batch-of-new-pap-candidates-aims-to-help-youth-and-workers-flourish Sixth batch of new PAP candidates aims to help youth and workers flourish]”. ''The Business Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref><ref>Ho, Grace. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/aljunied-not-owned-by-one-party-issues-bigger-than-fight-between-pap-and-wp-pap-team-in Singapore GE2020: Aljunied not owned by one party, issues bigger than fight between PAP and WP, says PAP team in Aljunied GRC]". ''The Straits Times''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

Dayana Rizal: /* General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC) */

2020-07-13T06:54:37Z

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)

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	===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===
	Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40 per cent of the ~~electoral~~ votes, the Aljunied GRC PAP team lost to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>		Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40 per cent of the votes, the Aljunied GRC PAP team lost to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

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Dayana Rizal at 06:41, 13 July 2020

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	Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In 2007, he graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales with a law degree.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>		Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In 2007, he graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales with a law degree.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

	==== Post-graduate studies ====		====Post-graduate studies====
	Alex Yeo received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.<ref>Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-potential-candidates-saf-woman-general-12872244 GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general]”. ''Channel News Asia.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>		Alex Yeo received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.<ref>Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-potential-candidates-saf-woman-general-12872244 GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general]”. ''Channel News Asia.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

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	===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===
	Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40% of the electoral votes, the Aljunied GRC PAP team lost to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>		Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40 per cent of the electoral votes, the Aljunied GRC PAP team lost to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

	==References/ Citations==		==References/ Citations==
	[[Category:People of Interest]]		[[Category:People of Interest]]
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Dayana Rizal: /* Education */

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Education

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	===Education===		===Education===
	Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In 2007, he graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales with a law degree.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> ~~He later~~ received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.<ref>Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-potential-candidates-saf-woman-general-12872244 GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general]”. ''Channel News Asia.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>		Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In 2007, he graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales with a law degree.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

			==== Post-graduate studies ====
			Alex Yeo received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.<ref>Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-potential-candidates-saf-woman-general-12872244 GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general]”. ''Channel News Asia.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

	===People's Action Party (PAP) - Grassroots involvement===		===People's Action Party (PAP) - Grassroots involvement===

Dayana Rizal: /* General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC) */

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General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)

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	===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===
	Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40% of the electoral votes, the PAP lost ~~Aljunied GRC~~ to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>		Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40% of the electoral votes, the Aljunied GRC PAP team lost to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

	==References/ Citations==		==References/ Citations==
	[[Category:People of Interest]]		[[Category:People of Interest]]
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Dayana Rizal: /* Politics */

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Politics

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	===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)===
	Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>		Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-unveils-final-batch-8-new-candidates-including-spores-first-female-general-and-temasek PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director]”. ''Today.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> According to the PAP website, his vision is to: <blockquote>"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>With 40% of the electoral votes, the PAP lost Aljunied GRC to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

	==References/ Citations==		==References/ Citations==
	[[Category:People of Interest]]		[[Category:People of Interest]]
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Dayana Rizal at 08:22, 7 July 2020

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			Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

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	==Background==		==Background==
	~~Aside from~~ being called to the bar in Australia, Alex Yeo was ~~also~~ admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2012.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> He has also served as a Foreign Service Officer (Political) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).<ref>Ho, Olivia and Yuen Sin. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/eight-more-pap-new-faces-unveiled Singapore GE2020: 8 more PAP new faces unveiled]”. ''The Straits Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> As of 2020, he is the director of a law firm, Niru & Co LLC.<ref>“[https://www.lawguidesingapore.com/directory/lawyer/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE]”. ''Law Guide Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>		After being called to the bar in Australia after his degree studies, Alex Yeo was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2012.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> He has also served as a Foreign Service Officer (Political) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).<ref>Ho, Olivia and Yuen Sin. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/eight-more-pap-new-faces-unveiled Singapore GE2020: 8 more PAP new faces unveiled]”. ''The Straits Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> As of 2020, he is the director of a law firm, Niru & Co LLC.<ref>“[https://www.lawguidesingapore.com/directory/lawyer/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE]”. ''Law Guide Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

	===Education===		===Education===
	Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS), ~~and a law degree~~ from the University of Sydney in New South Wales.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> He later received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.<ref>Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-potential-candidates-saf-woman-general-12872244 GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general]”. ''Channel News Asia.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>		Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In 2007, he graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales with a law degree.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> He later received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.<ref>Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-potential-candidates-saf-woman-general-12872244 GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general]”. ''Channel News Asia.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

	===People's Action Party (PAP) - Grassroots involvement===		===People's Action Party (PAP) - Grassroots involvement===

Dayana Rizal at 08:15, 7 July 2020

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Aside from being ~~admitted~~ to the bar in Australia, Alex Yeo has also served as a Foreign Service Officer (Political) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).<ref>Ho, Olivia and Yuen Sin. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/eight-more-pap-new-faces-unveiled Singapore GE2020: 8 more PAP new faces unveiled]”. ''The Straits Times.'' June 27, 2020. ~~Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> In 2012, he was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.''~~ Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> As of 2020, he is the director of a law firm, Niru & Co LLC.<ref>“[https://www.lawguidesingapore.com/directory/lawyer/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE]”. ''Law Guide Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>		Aside from being called to the bar in Australia, Alex Yeo was also admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2012.<ref>“[http://www.niru-co.com/ ALEX YEO]”. ''Niru & Co.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> He has also served as a Foreign Service Officer (Political) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).<ref>Ho, Olivia and Yuen Sin. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/eight-more-pap-new-faces-unveiled Singapore GE2020: 8 more PAP new faces unveiled]”. ''The Straits Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> As of 2020, he is the director of a law firm, Niru & Co LLC.<ref>“[https://www.lawguidesingapore.com/directory/lawyer/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE]”. ''Law Guide Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref>

	===Education===		===Education===

Dayana Rizal at 08:12, 7 July 2020

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	}}		}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Alex Yeo Sheng Chye (born 1979) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>Au-Yong, Rachel and Toh, Yong Chuan. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapolitics/lawyer-is-new-pap-branch-chairman-in-paya-lebar Lawyer is new PAP branch chairman in Paya Lebar]”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 2, 2017. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> In June 2020, he was unveiled as a People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting for Aljunied GRC.<ref>Heng, Janice. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/sixth-batch-of-new-pap-candidates-aims-to-help-youth-and-workers-flourish Sixth batch of new PAP candidates aims to help youth and workers flourish]”. ''The Business Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref><ref>Ho, Grace. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/aljunied-not-owned-by-one-party-issues-bigger-than-fight-between-pap-and-wp-pap-team-in Singapore GE2020: Aljunied not owned by one party, issues bigger than fight between PAP and WP, says PAP team in Aljunied GRC]". ''The Straits Times''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref>

	Alex Yeo Sheng Chye (born 1979) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/alex-yeo-sheng-chye/ Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>Au-Yong, Rachel and Toh, Yong Chuan. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapolitics/lawyer-is-new-pap-branch-chairman-in-paya-lebar Lawyer is new PAP branch chairman in Paya Lebar]”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 2, 2017. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref> In June 2020, he was unveiled as a People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting for Aljunied GRC.<ref>Heng, Janice. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/sixth-batch-of-new-pap-candidates-aims-to-help-youth-and-workers-flourish Sixth batch of new PAP candidates aims to help youth and workers flourish]”. ''The Business Times.'' June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020. </ref><ref>Ho, Grace. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/aljunied-not-owned-by-one-party-issues-bigger-than-fight-between-pap-and-wp-pap-team-in Singapore GE2020: Aljunied not owned by one party, issues bigger than fight between PAP and WP, says PAP team in Aljunied GRC]". ''The Straits Times''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==