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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>Rachel Ong Sin Yen (born 1973) is a Singapore politician and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ROHEI. She is also the chairman of Trybe, a charity that helps youths in crisis.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/rachel-ong-sin-yen/ Rachel Ong Sin Yen]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.trybe.org/ Who we are]”. ''Trybe.'' Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and | }}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Rachel Ong Sin Yen (born 1973) is a Singapore politician and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ROHEI. She is also the chairman of Trybe, a charity that helps youths in crisis.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/rachel-ong-sin-yen/ Rachel Ong Sin Yen]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.trybe.org/ Who we are]”. ''Trybe.'' Accessed on 7 July 2020. </ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in West Coast GRC.<ref>Ng, Lucia. “[https://mustsharenews.com/west-coast-grc/ West Coast GRC To Be Contested By PAP’s S. Iswaran & Desmond Lee, To Face PSP A-Team]”. ''MustShare News.'' June 30, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> | ||
== Background == | ==Background== | ||
Rachel Ong started working for the social service agency, Trybe in 2001 that runs the Singapore Boys Hostel, Community Rehabilitation Centre and Trybe Aftercare.<ref>“[https://www.trybe.org/board-members/ Board Members]”. ''Trybe.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.trybe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Trybe-Digital-Brochure.pdf Trybe-Digital-Brochure]”. ''Trybe.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> In 2007, she founded ROHEI, a learning and consultancy firm that promotes positive workplace culture and leadership development.<ref>“[https://www.rohei.com/about-us Honouring People and Results]”. ''ROHEI.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> A portion of the company’s monthly profits is set aside for helping the less privileged.<ref>“[https://www.rohei.com/community ROHEI in the Community]”. ''ROHEI.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> | Rachel Ong started working for the social service agency, Trybe in 2001 that runs the Singapore Boys Hostel, Community Rehabilitation Centre and Trybe Aftercare.<ref>“[https://www.trybe.org/board-members/ Board Members]”. ''Trybe.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.trybe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Trybe-Digital-Brochure.pdf Trybe-Digital-Brochure]”. ''Trybe.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> In 2007, she founded ROHEI, a learning and consultancy firm that promotes positive workplace culture and leadership development.<ref>“[https://www.rohei.com/about-us Honouring People and Results]”. ''ROHEI.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> A portion of the company’s monthly profits is set aside for helping the less privileged.<ref>“[https://www.rohei.com/community ROHEI in the Community]”. ''ROHEI.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> | ||
=== Personal life & family === | ===Personal life & family=== | ||
As of 2020, Rachel Ong is not married and lives with her parents.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/rachel-ong-sin-yen/ Rachel Ong Sin Yen]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> She has one sister.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggvsGxMojgA PAP's New Candidate - Rachel Ong Sin Yen]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> | As of 2020, Rachel Ong is not married and lives with her parents.<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/rachel-ong-sin-yen/ Rachel Ong Sin Yen]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> She has one sister.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggvsGxMojgA PAP's New Candidate - Rachel Ong Sin Yen]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> | ||
=== Education === | ===Education=== | ||
Rachel Ong was a student at CHIJ St Joseph's Secondary School.<ref>Meah, Natasha, Nabilah Awang and Daryl Choo. "[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 directo]r". ''Today''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> She completed her pre-university studies in Canada at Columbia College and furthered her studies at Southern Illinois University in the United States of America.<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 6 July 2020. </ref> | Rachel Ong was a student at CHIJ St Joseph's Secondary School.<ref>Meah, Natasha, Nabilah Awang and Daryl Choo. "[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 directo]r". ''Today''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> She completed her pre-university studies in Canada at Columbia College and furthered her studies at Southern Illinois University in the United States of America.<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 6 July 2020. </ref> | ||
==== Post-graduate studies ==== | ====Post-graduate studies==== | ||
Rachel Ong holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from INSEAD-Tsinghua University.<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> | Rachel Ong holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from INSEAD-Tsinghua University.<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> | ||
=== Community & grassroots outreach === | ===Community & grassroots outreach=== | ||
Aside from volunteering with the People's Action Party (PAP) since young,<ref>Ho, Grace and Lai, Linette. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/pap-convention-four-new-faces-touch-on-need-to-build-trust-ensure-inclusivity-and-social 4 PAP new faces touch on need to build trust, ensure inclusivity and social mobility]”. ''The Straits Times.'' November 10, 2019. Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> Rachel Ong has also served as the vice-chairman of the Telok Blangah Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC).<ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/pap-candidates-26-jun/ PAP Reveals 4 More New Candidates, Includes S’pore’s First Female SAF General]”. ''MustShare News.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> | Aside from volunteering with the People's Action Party (PAP) since young,<ref>Ho, Grace and Lai, Linette. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/pap-convention-four-new-faces-touch-on-need-to-build-trust-ensure-inclusivity-and-social 4 PAP new faces touch on need to build trust, ensure inclusivity and social mobility]”. ''The Straits Times.'' November 10, 2019. Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> Rachel Ong has also served as the vice-chairman of the Telok Blangah Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC).<ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/pap-candidates-26-jun/ PAP Reveals 4 More New Candidates, Includes S’pore’s First Female SAF General]”. ''MustShare News.'' June 26, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref> | ||
== Politics == | ==Politics== | ||
=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (West Coast GRC) === | ===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (West Coast GRC)=== | ||
Rachel Ong was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<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 6 July 2020. </ref> On the party’s website, she says that:<blockquote>"I am grateful that I get to do things that energise me, together with different teams of people I love, for the people we serve."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/rachel-ong-sin-yen/ Rachel Ong Sin Yen]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref></blockquote> | Rachel Ong was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<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 6 July 2020. </ref> On the party’s website, she says that:<blockquote>"I am grateful that I get to do things that energise me, together with different teams of people I love, for the people we serve."<ref>“[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/rachel-ong-sin-yen/ Rachel Ong Sin Yen]”. ''People’s Action Party.'' Accessed on 6 July 2020. </ref></blockquote>The People's Action Party team won West Coast GRC with 51.69 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> | ||
== References/ Citations == | ==References/ Citations== | ||
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Born | 1973 |
Education | Master of Business Administration |
Alma mater | Southern Illinois University, INSEAD |
For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click here.
Rachel Ong Sin Yen (born 1973) is a Singapore politician and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ROHEI. She is also the chairman of Trybe, a charity that helps youths in crisis.[1][2] In June 2020, she was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in West Coast GRC.[3]
Background
Rachel Ong started working for the social service agency, Trybe in 2001 that runs the Singapore Boys Hostel, Community Rehabilitation Centre and Trybe Aftercare.[4][5] In 2007, she founded ROHEI, a learning and consultancy firm that promotes positive workplace culture and leadership development.[6] A portion of the company’s monthly profits is set aside for helping the less privileged.[7]
Personal life & family
As of 2020, Rachel Ong is not married and lives with her parents.[8] She has one sister.[9]
Education
Rachel Ong was a student at CHIJ St Joseph's Secondary School.[10] She completed her pre-university studies in Canada at Columbia College and furthered her studies at Southern Illinois University in the United States of America.[11]
Post-graduate studies
Rachel Ong holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from INSEAD-Tsinghua University.[12]
Community & grassroots outreach
Aside from volunteering with the People's Action Party (PAP) since young,[13] Rachel Ong has also served as the vice-chairman of the Telok Blangah Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC).[14]
Politics
General Elections 2020 - Candidate (West Coast GRC)
Rachel Ong was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.[15] On the party’s website, she says that:
"I am grateful that I get to do things that energise me, together with different teams of people I love, for the people we serve."[16]
The People's Action Party team won West Coast GRC with 51.69 of the votes.[17]
References/ Citations
- ↑ “Rachel Ong Sin Yen”. People’s Action Party. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ “Who we are”. Trybe. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
- ↑ Ng, Lucia. “West Coast GRC To Be Contested By PAP’s S. Iswaran & Desmond Lee, To Face PSP A-Team”. MustShare News. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
- ↑ “Board Members”. Trybe. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ “Trybe-Digital-Brochure”. Trybe. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ “Honouring People and Results”. ROHEI. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ “ROHEI in the Community”. ROHEI. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ “Rachel Ong Sin Yen”. People’s Action Party. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP's New Candidate - Rachel Ong Sin Yen". YouTube. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
- ↑ Meah, Natasha, Nabilah Awang and Daryl Choo. "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.
- ↑ Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general”. Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “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.
- ↑ Ho, Grace and Lai, Linette. “4 PAP new faces touch on need to build trust, ensure inclusivity and social mobility”. The Straits Times. November 10, 2019. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ Ng, Caitlin. “PAP Reveals 4 More New Candidates, Includes S’pore’s First Female SAF General”. MustShare News. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general”. Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ “Rachel Ong Sin Yen”. People’s Action Party. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.