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| image              = Desmond Tan PAP.jpg
| image              = Desmond Tan Kok Ming.jpg
| birth_date        = 1970
| birth_date        = 1970
| education          = Degree in Engineering (BEng - Aeronautical engineering), MA - Defence Strategic Studies, MBA (Nanyang Fellows)
| education          = Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering)
| alma mater        = University of Manchester, Kings College London, Nanyang Technological University
Master of Arts (Defence Strategic Studies)
}}
Master of Business Administration
| alma mater        = University of Manchester (1991 - 1994)


Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) was the Chief Executive Director at People's Association (PA).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections.<ref>Ibid.</ref>
Kings College London (2000 - 2001)
}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) was the Chief Executive Director at People's Association (PA).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections and contested in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.<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> As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).


==Background==
==Background==
Desmond Tan joined the People's Association in 2017 and stepped down in early June 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pa-chief-executive-director-to-step-down-leave-public-service PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service]". ''The Straits Times''. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He previously worked with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) since graduating from university, having held numerous appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SAF.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
Desmond Tan joined the People's Association in 2017 and stepped down in early June 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pa-chief-executive-director-to-step-down-leave-public-service PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service]". ''The Straits Times''. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He previously worked with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for 28 years,<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fSKNu_qmkY PAP Candidate: Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.</ref> having held numerous appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SAF.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>


===Early life & family===
===Early life & family===
Desmond Tan was born in 1970 to a father who worked as a taxi driver and mother who was an odd-job worker.<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> He has four siblings and grew up in a three-room flat in Bukit Ho Swee.<ref>Ibid.</ref>
Desmond Tan was born in 1970 to a father who worked as a taxi driver and mother who was an odd-job worker.<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> He has three siblings and grew up in a three-room flat in Bukit Ho Swee.<ref>Ibid.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/desmond-tan-kok-ming/ Mr Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 9 July 2020.</ref>


===Education===
===Education===
Desmond Tan was a student at Queenstown Secondary Technical School before joining Raffles Junior College. He furthered his studies at Victoria University of Manchester with the support of the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Desmond Tan graduated in 1994 with a first class honours degree in aeronautical engineering. In 2000, Desmond Tan received a masters degree in Defence Strategic Studies from Kings College London.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Eight years later, he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
Desmond Tan was a student at Queenstown Secondary Technical School before joining Raffles Junior College. He furthered his studies at Victoria University of Manchester with the support of the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Desmond Tan graduated in 1994 with a first-class honours degree in aeronautical engineering.  
 
====Post-graduate studies====
In 2000, Desmond Tan received a masters degree in Defence Strategic Studies from Kings College London.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Eight years later, he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
 
==Politics==
 
===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC)===
Desmond Tan was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 24 June 2020. On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said:<blockquote>"Never leave the left-overs for our family."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/desmond-tan-kok-ming/ Mr Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 9 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>The People's Action Party team won Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC with 64.15 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>


==References/ Citations==
==References/ Citations==
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Desmond Tan
Desmond Tan Kok Ming.jpg
Born1970
EducationBachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering)

Master of Arts (Defence Strategic Studies)

Master of Business Administration
Alma materUniversity of Manchester (1991 - 1994) Kings College London (2000 - 2001)

For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click here.

Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) was the Chief Executive Director at People's Association (PA).[1] In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections and contested in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.[2] As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

Background

Desmond Tan joined the People's Association in 2017 and stepped down in early June 2020.[3] He previously worked with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for 28 years,[4] having held numerous appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SAF.[5]

Early life & family

Desmond Tan was born in 1970 to a father who worked as a taxi driver and mother who was an odd-job worker.[6] He has three siblings and grew up in a three-room flat in Bukit Ho Swee.[7] As of 2020, he is married with three children.[8]

Education

Desmond Tan was a student at Queenstown Secondary Technical School before joining Raffles Junior College. He furthered his studies at Victoria University of Manchester with the support of the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship.[9] Desmond Tan graduated in 1994 with a first-class honours degree in aeronautical engineering.

Post-graduate studies

In 2000, Desmond Tan received a masters degree in Defence Strategic Studies from Kings College London.[10] Eight years later, he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).[11]

Politics

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC)

Desmond Tan was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 24 June 2020. On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said:

"Never leave the left-overs for our family."[12]

The People's Action Party team won Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC with 64.15 per cent of the votes.[13]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ "Desmond Tan Kok Ming". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service". The Straits Times. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  4. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Desmond Tan Kok Ming". YouTube. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  6. ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  7. ↑ Ibid.
  8. ↑ "Mr Desmond Tan Kok Ming". People's Action Party. Accessed on 9 July 2020.
  9. ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  10. ↑ "Desmond Tan Kok Ming". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  11. ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  12. ↑ "Mr Desmond Tan Kok Ming". People's Action Party. Accessed on 9 July 2020.
  13. ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.
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