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	====Responses to political broadcasts====		====Responses to political broadcasts====
	On 11 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching, published a Facebook post responding to the memes of Charles Yeo<ref>Cheung, Rainier. "[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-memes-and-jokes-abound-after-rps-charles-yeos-constituency-broadcast GE2020: Memes and jokes abound after RP's Charles Yeo's constituency broadcast]". ''Asia One''. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> that had been circulating since his speech on 3 July 2020. An excerpt from her post reads as such:<blockquote>"I think we should not make fun of Charles Yeo for his attempt to deliver his team’s Chinese message... Yes, it is painful to see his struggle, but that is no reason to make fun of him or his courageous effort."<ref>Ho Ching. "[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1497010297153466&id=100005335308340 Hello, folks,]". ''Facebook''. July 11, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>In light of Charles Yeo's performance in the elections, Tan Min-Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the homegrown brand, Razer, offered to sponsor him some gaming gear.<ref>Ilyas Sholihin. "[https://www.asiaone.com/digital/ge2020-rps-charles-yeo-declines-tan-min-liangs-offer-free-razer-gear-out-principle GE2020: RP's Charles Yeo declines Tan Min-Liang's offer of free Razer gear out of principle]". ''Asia One''. July 13, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> Charles Yeo declined the offer, explaining that he "used to be a huge consumer of razer gear" but stopped doing so after discovering that the company "has been very clearly linked to the establishment in Singapore and the PAP regime".<ref>Min-Liang Tan. ''Facebook''. July 12, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/posts/3231816046876155</ref>		On 11 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching, published a Facebook post responding to the memes of Charles Yeo<ref>Cheung, Rainier. "[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-memes-and-jokes-abound-after-rps-charles-yeos-constituency-broadcast GE2020: Memes and jokes abound after RP's Charles Yeo's constituency broadcast]". ''Asia One''. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> that had been circulating since his speech on 3 July 2020. An excerpt from her post reads as such:<blockquote>"I think we should not make fun of Charles Yeo for his attempt to deliver his team’s Chinese message... Yes, it is painful to see his struggle, but that is no reason to make fun of him or his courageous effort."<ref>Ho Ching. "[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1497010297153466&id=100005335308340 Hello, folks,]". ''Facebook''. July 11, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>In light of Charles Yeo's performance in the elections, Tan Min-Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the homegrown brand, Razer, offered to sponsor him some gaming gear.<ref>Ilyas Sholihin. "[https://www.asiaone.com/digital/ge2020-rps-charles-yeo-declines-tan-min-liangs-offer-free-razer-gear-out-principle GE2020: RP's Charles Yeo declines Tan Min-Liang's offer of free Razer gear out of principle]". ''Asia One''. July 13, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> Charles Yeo declined the offer, explaining that he "used to be a huge consumer of razer gear" but stopped doing so after discovering that the company "has been very clearly linked to the establishment in Singapore and the PAP regime".<ref>Min-Liang Tan. ''Facebook''. July 12, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/posts/3231816046876155</ref>

			== Newsworthy incident ==

			=== [[Imran Rahim]] sexual misconduct allegations ===
			Charles Yeo first broke the allegations on the Singaporean lawyer, Imran Rahim on 21 July 2020.<ref>Yee, Johnathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/imran-rahim/ Imran Rahim Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims, Says He Doesn’t Know Charles Yeo]". ''MustShare'' ''News''. July 23, 2020. Accessed on 24 July 2020.</ref> He released several Instagram videos and posts alleging that he had evidence of Imran Rahim's misconduct within the debate and law communities.<ref>toxicnarrativesinsg. ''Instagram''. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17860100960035723/</ref> Imran Rahim has since released a statement denying these allegations.<ref>imranrahim_. ''Instagram''. July 23, 2020. Accessed on 24 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC-6bttHSpN/</ref> In a Facebook post dated 23 July 2020, Charles Yeo challenged Imran Rahim to serve him with a Writ of Defamation. An excerpt from his post reads as such:<blockquote>"Listen up Imran Rahim, I am not afraid of your connections with Davinder Singh, Shanmugam, Ong Ye Kung or Masagos. You are a filthy race traitor whose actions show you to be a typical predatory pappie."<ref>Yeo, Charles. "[https://www.facebook.com/yeoyaohuicharles Sick and tired of this oppressive system which enables pappies to do whatever they want]". ''Facebook''. July 23, 2020. Accessed on 24 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>According to ''TODAY'', Imran Rahim is seeking legal advice from Providence Law Asia.<ref>Ong, Justin. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/law-firm-investigating-allegations-sexual-misconduct-against-prominent-young-lawyer?fbclid=IwAR3Rl_fRHxn-YTDUYXC25fqjOGJqJYgxUKc4q4DFWsn1EeNN4pBqId4WzdU Law firm investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against prominent young lawyer]". ''Today''. July 23, 2020. Accessed on 24 July 2020.</ref>

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Dayana Rizal at 07:22, 24 July 2020

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	\| education = Bachelor of Laws		\| education = Bachelor of Laws
	\| alma mater = University of Warwick		\| alma mater = University of Warwick
	}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Charles Yeo Yao Hui (born 1990) is a Singaporean politician and criminal defence lawyer.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-reform-party GE2020: The Reform Party]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> In the 2020 general elections, Charles Yeo was fielded as a Reform Party candidate in the Ang Mo Kio group representation constituency (GRC).<ref>Chew Hui Min. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-nomination-ang-mo-kio-grc-pap-reform-party-12885710 GE2020: PAP team led by PM Lee sees challenge from Reform Party in Ang Mo Kio GRC]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. </ref> As of July 2020, he is active on [https://www.instagram.com/toxicstatenarrativeinsg/ Instagram] where he has over 6,000 followers.		}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Charles Yeo Yao Hui (born 1990) is a Singaporean politician and criminal defence lawyer.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-reform-party GE2020: The Reform Party]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> In the 2020 general elections, Charles Yeo was fielded as a Reform Party candidate in the Ang Mo Kio group representation constituency (GRC).<ref>Chew Hui Min. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-nomination-ang-mo-kio-grc-pap-reform-party-12885710 GE2020: PAP team led by PM Lee sees challenge from Reform Party in Ang Mo Kio GRC]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. </ref> As of July 2020, he is active on [https://www.instagram.com/toxicstatenarrativeinsg/ Instagram] where he has over 10,000 followers.

	==Background==		==Background==

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	====Responses to political broadcasts====		====Responses to political broadcasts====
	On 11 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching, published a Facebook post responding to the memes of Charles Yeo<ref>Cheung, Rainier. "[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-memes-and-jokes-abound-after-rps-charles-yeos-constituency-broadcast GE2020: Memes and jokes abound after RP's Charles Yeo's constituency broadcast]". ''Asia One''. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> that had been circulating since his speech on 3 July 2020. An excerpt from her post reads as such:		On 11 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching, published a Facebook post responding to the memes of Charles Yeo<ref>Cheung, Rainier. "[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-memes-and-jokes-abound-after-rps-charles-yeos-constituency-broadcast GE2020: Memes and jokes abound after RP's Charles Yeo's constituency broadcast]". ''Asia One''. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> that had been circulating since his speech on 3 July 2020. An excerpt from her post reads as such:<blockquote>"I think we should not make fun of Charles Yeo for his attempt to deliver his team’s Chinese message... Yes, it is painful to see his struggle, but that is no reason to make fun of him or his courageous effort."<ref>Ho Ching. "[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1497010297153466&id=100005335308340 Hello, folks,]". ''Facebook''. July 11, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>In light of Charles Yeo's performance in the elections, Tan Min-Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the homegrown brand, Razer, offered to sponsor him some gaming gear.<ref>Ilyas Sholihin. "[https://www.asiaone.com/digital/ge2020-rps-charles-yeo-declines-tan-min-liangs-offer-free-razer-gear-out-principle GE2020: RP's Charles Yeo declines Tan Min-Liang's offer of free Razer gear out of principle]". ''Asia One''. July 13, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> Charles Yeo declined the offer, explaining that he "used to be a huge consumer of razer gear" but stopped doing so after discovering that the company "has been very clearly linked to the establishment in Singapore and the PAP regime".<ref>Min-Liang Tan. ''Facebook''. July 12, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/posts/3231816046876155</ref>
	"I think we should not make fun of Charles Yeo for his attempt to deliver his team’s Chinese message... Yes, it is painful to see his struggle, but that is no reason to make fun of him or his courageous effort."<ref>Ho Ching. "[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1497010297153466&id=100005335308340 Hello, folks,]". ''Facebook''. July 11, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>
	In light of Charles Yeo's performance in the elections, Tan Min-Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the homegrown brand, Razer, offered to sponsor him some gaming gear.<ref>Ilyas Sholihin. "[https://www.asiaone.com/digital/ge2020-rps-charles-yeo-declines-tan-min-liangs-offer-free-razer-gear-out-principle GE2020: RP's Charles Yeo declines Tan Min-Liang's offer of free Razer gear out of principle]". ''Asia One''. July 13, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> Charles Yeo declined the offer, explaining that he "used to be a huge consumer of razer gear" but stopped doing so after discovering that the company "has been very clearly linked to the establishment in Singapore and the PAP regime".<ref>Min-Liang Tan. ''Facebook''. July 12, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/posts/3231816046876155</ref>

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Dayana Rizal at 09:19, 16 July 2020

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	===Early life===		===Early life===
	According to the Reform Party website, Charles Yeo read ~~“Make~~ It Right For ~~Singapore”~~ by the late opposition politician, J.B. Jeyaretnam at 12 years old.<ref>"[http://reform.sg/our-candidates/ Our Candidates]". ''Reform Party''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> J.B. Jeyaretnam was the founder of the Reform Party and the father of Kenneth Jeyaretnam, the current chief of the Reform Party.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-reform-party GE2020: The Reform Party]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> After reading the book, Charles Yeo realised that he wanted an "egalitarian and free and fair" Singapore society.<ref>"[http://reform.sg/our-candidates/ Our Candidates]". ''Reform Party''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>		According to the Reform Party website, Charles Yeo read ''Make It Right For Singapore'' by the late opposition politician, J.B. Jeyaretnam at 12 years old.<ref>"[http://reform.sg/our-candidates/ Our Candidates]". ''Reform Party''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> J.B. Jeyaretnam was the founder of the Reform Party and the father of Kenneth Jeyaretnam, the current chief of the Reform Party.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-reform-party GE2020: The Reform Party]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> After reading the book, Charles Yeo realised that he wanted an "egalitarian and free and fair" Singapore society.<ref>"[http://reform.sg/our-candidates/ Our Candidates]". ''Reform Party''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

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

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	===Education===		===Education===
	Charles Yeo graduated from the University of Warwick in 2014 with a degree in law.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-reform-party GE2020: The Reform Party]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>		Charles Yeo was a student at Bukit View Primary School and Victoria Secondary School. He then enrolled in Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) for his pre-university education.<ref>Ong, Tanya. "[https://mothership.sg/2020/07/charles-yeo-instagram-stories/ Reform Party's Charles Yeo reveals he got A2 for Chinese, answers random questions on Instagram]". ''Mothership''. July 14, 2020. Accessed on 14 July 20202.</ref> He graduated from the University of Warwick in 2014 with a degree in law.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-reform-party GE2020: The Reform Party]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

	===Reform Party - Involvement===		===Reform Party - Involvement===

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	====Responses to political broadcasts====		====Responses to political broadcasts====
	On 11 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching, published a Facebook post responding to the memes of Charles Yeo<ref>Cheung, Rainier. "[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-memes-and-jokes-abound-after-rps-charles-yeos-constituency-broadcast GE2020: Memes and jokes abound after RP's Charles Yeo's constituency broadcast]". ''Asia One''. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> that had been circulating since his speech ~~in Mandarin~~. An excerpt from her post reads as such:		On 11 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching, published a Facebook post responding to the memes of Charles Yeo<ref>Cheung, Rainier. "[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-memes-and-jokes-abound-after-rps-charles-yeos-constituency-broadcast GE2020: Memes and jokes abound after RP's Charles Yeo's constituency broadcast]". ''Asia One''. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> that had been circulating since his speech on 3 July 2020. An excerpt from her post reads as such:
	"I think we should not make fun of Charles Yeo for his attempt to deliver his team’s Chinese message... Yes, it is painful to see his struggle, but that is no reason to make fun of him or his courageous effort."<ref>Ho Ching. "[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1497010297153466&id=100005335308340 Hello, folks,]". ''Facebook''. July 11, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>		"I think we should not make fun of Charles Yeo for his attempt to deliver his team’s Chinese message... Yes, it is painful to see his struggle, but that is no reason to make fun of him or his courageous effort."<ref>Ho Ching. "[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1497010297153466&id=100005335308340 Hello, folks,]". ''Facebook''. July 11, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>
	In light of Charles Yeo's performance in the elections, Tan Min-Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the homegrown brand, Razer, offered to sponsor him some gaming gear.<ref>Ilyas Sholihin. "[https://www.asiaone.com/digital/ge2020-rps-charles-yeo-declines-tan-min-liangs-offer-free-razer-gear-out-principle GE2020: RP's Charles Yeo declines Tan Min-Liang's offer of free Razer gear out of principle]". ''Asia One''. July 13, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> Charles Yeo declined the offer, explaining that he "used to be a huge consumer of razer gear" but stopped doing so after discovering that the company "has been very clearly linked to the establishment in Singapore and the PAP regime".<ref>Min-Liang Tan. ''Facebook''. July 12, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/posts/3231816046876155</ref>		In light of Charles Yeo's performance in the elections, Tan Min-Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the homegrown brand, Razer, offered to sponsor him some gaming gear.<ref>Ilyas Sholihin. "[https://www.asiaone.com/digital/ge2020-rps-charles-yeo-declines-tan-min-liangs-offer-free-razer-gear-out-principle GE2020: RP's Charles Yeo declines Tan Min-Liang's offer of free Razer gear out of principle]". ''Asia One''. July 13, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref> Charles Yeo declined the offer, explaining that he "used to be a huge consumer of razer gear" but stopped doing so after discovering that the company "has been very clearly linked to the establishment in Singapore and the PAP regime".<ref>Min-Liang Tan. ''Facebook''. July 12, 2020. Accessed on 13 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/posts/3231816046876155</ref>