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| image = Edward Chia | | image = Edward Chia PAP.jpg | ||
| birth_date = 1984 | | birth_date = 1984 | ||
| education = Degree in Economics, Degree in Political Science | | education = Degree in Economics, Degree in Political Science | ||
| alma mater = National University of Singapore (NUS) | | alma mater = National University of Singapore (NUS) | ||
}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>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> | }}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Edward Chia Bing Hui (born 1984) is a Singaporean politician and 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 and is contesting for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC.<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 a video that was published on 29 June 2020, he shared that Timbre began as an idea to provide musicians in Singapore a platform to showcase their talent while earning a living from their craft.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u8YgB-Cbr8 PAP Candidate: Edward Chia Bing Hui]". ''YouTube''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.</ref> In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award for his work at the Timbre Group.<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=== | ||
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===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 Chia 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> | ||
== Politics == | |||
=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC) === | |||
Edward Chia was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 24 June 2020.<ref>Cheong, Danson and Linette Lai."[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/pap-unveils-first-slate-of-candidates-for-election-desmond-tan-kok-ming-edward-chia-ivan Singapore GE2020: PAP unveils first slate of candidates for July 10 general election]". ''The Straits Times''. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.</ref> On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said:<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/edward-chia-bing-hui/ Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 9 July 2020.</ref><blockquote>"I believe in the strength of communities because it has the grit and gumption to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. I hope to be part of your community so that we can build a brighter future for all of us."</blockquote> | |||
==References/ Citations== | ==References/ Citations== | ||
[[Category:People of Interest]] | [[Category:People of Interest]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:38, 9 July 2020
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| Born | 1984 |
| Education | Degree in Economics, Degree in Political Science |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click here.
Edward Chia Bing Hui (born 1984) is a Singaporean politician and 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 and is contesting for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC.[1]
Background
Edward Chia co-founded Timbre Group at 21 years old as an undergraduate.[2] In a video that was published on 29 June 2020, he shared that Timbre began as an idea to provide musicians in Singapore a platform to showcase their talent while earning a living from their craft.[3] In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award for his work at the Timbre Group.[4]
Early life & family
Edward Chia was born in 1984 to a father who ran an events company and a mother who was a housewife.[5] He has two younger siblings.
Education
Edward Chia went to Maris Stella High School.[6] 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.[7]
Politics
General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC)
Edward Chia was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 24 June 2020.[8] On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said:[9]
"I believe in the strength of communities because it has the grit and gumption to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. I hope to be part of your community so that we can build a brighter future for all of us."
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.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Edward Chia Bing Hui". YouTube. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 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.
- ↑ Cheong, Danson and Linette Lai."Singapore GE2020: PAP unveils first slate of candidates for July 10 general election". The Straits Times. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.
- ↑ "Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui". People's Action Party. Accessed on 9 July 2020.