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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.<ref>Nabilah Awang, Ng Jun Sen and Daryl Choo. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-8-new-candidates-including-uob-banker-and-former-peoples-association GE2020: PAP unveils 8 new candidates, including UOB banker and former People's Association chief]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> | 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.<ref>Nabilah Awang, Ng Jun Sen and Daryl Choo. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-8-new-candidates-including-uob-banker-and-former-peoples-association GE2020: PAP unveils 8 new candidates, including UOB banker and former People's Association chief]". ''TODAY''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> | ||
== Background == | ==Background== | ||
Edward Chia co-founded Timbre Group at 21 years old as an undergraduate.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award.<ref>"[http://www.nyaa.org/nationalcouncil.html National Council]". ''NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> | Edward Chia co-founded Timbre Group at 21 years old as an undergraduate.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award.<ref>"[http://www.nyaa.org/nationalcouncil.html National Council]". ''NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> | ||
=== Early life & family === | ===Early life & family=== | ||
Edward Chia was born in 1984 to a father who ran an events | Edward Chia was born in 1984 to a father who ran an events company and a mother who was a housewife.<ref>Lui, John. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/the-life-interview-with-timbre-groups-edward-chia-changing-singaporeans-one 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. </ref> He has two younger siblings. | ||
=== Education === | ===Education=== | ||
Edward went to Maris Stella High School.<ref>Lui, John. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/the-life-interview-with-timbre-groups-edward-chia-changing-singaporeans-one 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. </ref> 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.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> | Edward went to Maris Stella High School.<ref>Lui, John. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/the-life-interview-with-timbre-groups-edward-chia-changing-singaporeans-one 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. </ref> 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.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> | ||
== References/ Citations == | ==References/ Citations== | ||
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Born | 1984 |
Education | Degree in Economics, Degree in Political Science |
Alma mater | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
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]
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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "National Council". NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.