Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (Singapore Politician) - Revision history

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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>Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and ~~is contesting~~ in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 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>Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

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	===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Chua Chu Kang GRC)===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Chua Chu Kang GRC)===
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He has stated his intentions for running in the elections on the PAP website. He says:<blockquote>"In Singapore, our biggest resource is our people. We cannot let differing viewpoints and ideas divide us. To me, no matter what your political ideology or inclination is, I am committed to serve you in the best interest of our nation, because to me, every one of us matters."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He has stated his intentions for running in the elections on the PAP website. He says:<blockquote>"In Singapore, our biggest resource is our people. We cannot let differing viewpoints and ideas divide us. To me, no matter what your political ideology or inclination is, I am committed to serve you in the best interest of our nation, because to me, every one of us matters."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>The People's Action Party (PAP) team won Chua Chu Kang GRC with 58.64 per cent of the votes.<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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	}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 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>Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

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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>~~{{Infobox person		{{Infobox person
	\| image = Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim.jpg		\| image = Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim.jpg
	\| birth_date = 1981		\| birth_date = 1981
	\| education = Bachelor in Law, Master of Laws (Islamic law and finance)		\| education = Bachelor in Law, Master of Laws (Islamic law and finance)
	\| alma mater = National University of Singapore (2001 - 2005), Singapore Management University (2012 - 2013)		\| alma mater = National University of Singapore (2001 - 2005), Singapore Management University (2012 - 2013)
	}}		}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society in Singapore. He is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He is ~~also~~ the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation ~~and~~ a board member and council member on the Singapore Sports Council and the National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society in Singapore. He is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> Outside of law, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation. He is also a board member and council member on the Singapore Sports Council and the National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society in Singapore. He is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He is also the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation and a board member and council member on the Singapore Sports Council and National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society in Singapore. He is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He is also the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation and a board member and council member on the Singapore Sports Council and the National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

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	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

	== Background ==		==Background==
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society ~~and~~ the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He is also the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation and a board member and council member in the Singapore Sports Council and National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society in Singapore. He is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He is also the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation and a board member and council member on the Singapore Sports Council and National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

	=== Education ===		===Education===
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2005 with a degree in law.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim-7b04aab7/?originalSubdomain=sg Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2005 with a degree in law.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim-7b04aab7/?originalSubdomain=sg Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

	==== Post-graduate studies ====		====Post-graduate studies====
	In 2009, he received a certificate in Islamic banking and finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Four years later, he received a Master of Law in Islamic law and finance from the Singapore Management University (SMU).<ref>Ibid.</ref>		In 2009, he received a certificate in Islamic banking and finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Four years later, he received a Master of Law in Islamic law and finance from the Singapore Management University (SMU).<ref>Ibid.</ref>

	=== Community & grassroots outreach ===		===Community & grassroots outreach===
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim has been running free legal clinics at Al-Mukminin Mosque and and the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation (SCWO) since 2009.<ref>"[https://www.prestigeonline.com/sg/profiles/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ ZHULKARNAIN ABDUL RAHIM]". ''Prestige Online.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> Before the general elections he has been volunteering in the Keat Hong division of Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim has been running free legal clinics at Al-Mukminin Mosque and and the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation (SCWO) since 2009.<ref>"[https://www.prestigeonline.com/sg/profiles/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ ZHULKARNAIN ABDUL RAHIM]". ''Prestige Online.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> Before the general elections he has been volunteering in the Keat Hong division of Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

	== Politics ==		==Politics==

	=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Chua Chu Kang GRC) ===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Chua Chu Kang GRC)===
	Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He has stated his intentions for running in the elections on the PAP website. He says:<blockquote>"In Singapore, our biggest resource is our people. We cannot let differing viewpoints and ideas divide us. To me, no matter what your political ideology or inclination is, I am committed to serve you in the best interest of our nation, because to me, every one of us matters."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>		Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He has stated his intentions for running in the elections on the PAP website. He says:<blockquote>"In Singapore, our biggest resource is our people. We cannot let differing viewpoints and ideas divide us. To me, no matter what your political ideology or inclination is, I am committed to serve you in the best interest of our nation, because to me, every one of us matters."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

== Background ==
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society and the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.<ref>"[https://dentons.rodyk.com/en/zhulkarnain-rahim Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''Dentons Rodyk''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He is also the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation and a board member and council member in the Singapore Sports Council and National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

=== Education ===
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2005 with a degree in law.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim-7b04aab7/?originalSubdomain=sg Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

==== Post-graduate studies ====
In 2009, he received a certificate in Islamic banking and finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Four years later, he received a Master of Law in Islamic law and finance from the Singapore Management University (SMU).<ref>Ibid.</ref>

=== Community & grassroots outreach ===
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim has been running free legal clinics at Al-Mukminin Mosque and and the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation (SCWO) since 2009.<ref>"[https://www.prestigeonline.com/sg/profiles/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ ZHULKARNAIN ABDUL RAHIM]". ''Prestige Online.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> Before the general elections he has been volunteering in the Keat Hong division of Chua Chu Kang GRC.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

== Politics ==

=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Chua Chu Kang GRC) ===
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-candidates-imda-chief-executive-12868574 GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive]". ''Channel News Asia''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> He has stated his intentions for running in the elections on the PAP website. He says:<blockquote>"In Singapore, our biggest resource is our people. We cannot let differing viewpoints and ideas divide us. To me, no matter what your political ideology or inclination is, I am committed to serve you in the best interest of our nation, because to me, every one of us matters."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/zhulkarnain-abdul-rahim/ Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>

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