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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>Sharael Taha (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and the vice president of Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAES).<ref>Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "[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 3 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 Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.<ref>"[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/multi-cornered-grc-fight-sm-teo-again-now-pasir-ris-punggol A multi-cornered GRC fight for SM Teo again, now in Pasir Ris-Punggol]". ''The New Paper''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 3 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>Sharael Taha (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and the vice president of Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAES).<ref>Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "[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 3 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 Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.<ref>"[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/multi-cornered-grc-fight-sm-teo-again-now-pasir-ris-punggol A multi-cornered GRC fight for SM Teo again, now in Pasir Ris-Punggol]". ''The New Paper''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>


== Background ==
==Background==
Sharael Taha is an engineer by training.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpS9xkqJu1I PAP's New Candidate - Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> Before joining SAES in late 2018, he worked at Keppel Shipyard and subsequently, Rolls Royce. As a programme executive at Rolls Royce, he was based in the United Kingdom for some time.<ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Experience]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> In a 2020 candidate video uploaded by the PAP, Sharael Taha stated that he "builds jet engines for a living".<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47OuL9cqbk&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>
Sharael Taha is an engineer by training.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpS9xkqJu1I PAP's New Candidate - Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> Before joining SAES in late 2018, he worked at Keppel Shipyard and subsequently, Rolls Royce. As a programme executive at Rolls Royce, he was based in the United Kingdom for some time.<ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Experience]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> In a 2020 candidate video uploaded by the PAP, Sharael Taha stated that he "builds jet engines for a living".<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47OuL9cqbk&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>


=== Early life & family ===
===Early life & family===
Sharael Taha grew up in Pasir Ris.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47OuL9cqbk&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> He served his National Service (NS) as a vehicle mechanic.<ref>"[https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20070902996.htm SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG,PRIME MINISTER, AT MENDAKI'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION, 2 SEPTEMBER 2007, 8.00 PM AT ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB]". ''National Archives Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/sharael-taha/ Mr Sharael Taha]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>
Sharael Taha grew up in Pasir Ris.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47OuL9cqbk&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> He served his National Service (NS) as a vehicle mechanic.<ref>"[https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20070902996.htm SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG,PRIME MINISTER, AT MENDAKI'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION, 2 SEPTEMBER 2007, 8.00 PM AT ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB]". ''National Archives Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> As of 2020, he is married with three children.<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/sharael-taha/ Mr Sharael Taha]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>


=== Education ===
===Education===
Sharael Taha was a student at Victoria School. He then enrolled in the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he was heavily involved in sports such as sepak takraw, football, hockey, softball and touch rugby. He represented Kent Ridge Hall in these sports. Sharael Taha graduated from NUS in 2006 with a degree in mechanical engineering while also receiving the outstanding student achievement award.<ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Education]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>
Sharael Taha was a student at Victoria School. He then enrolled in the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he was heavily involved in sports such as sepak takraw, football, hockey, softball and touch rugby. He represented Kent Ridge Hall in these sports. Sharael Taha graduated from NUS in 2006 with a degree in mechanical engineering while also receiving the outstanding student achievement award.<ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Education]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>


==== Postgraduate studies ====
====Postgraduate studies====
He furthered his studies at the University of Oxford - Said Business School and received his Master's of Business Administration in 2013.<ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Education]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>
Sharael Taha furthered his studies at the University of Oxford - Said Business School and received his Master's of Business Administration in 2013.<ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Education]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>


==== NUS Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) ====
====NUS Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE)====
As an engineering student in NUS, Sharael Taha designed and built an award-winning open wheeled race-car for the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) competition in the United States of America.<ref>"[https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NUS_AR_2007.pdf FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007]". ''National University of Singapore''. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Education]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> Following his graduation, he continued to work with the Department of Engineering as a research engineer and project supervisor.<ref>"[https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NUS_AR_2007.pdf FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007]". ''National University of Singapore''. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20070902996.htm SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG,PRIME MINISTER, AT MENDAKI'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION, 2 SEPTEMBER 2007, 8.00 PM AT ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB]". ''National Archives Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>
As an engineering student in NUS, Sharael Taha designed and built an award-winning open wheeled race-car for the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) competition in the United States of America.<ref>"[https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NUS_AR_2007.pdf FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007]". ''National University of Singapore''. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>Sharael Taha. "[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharael-taha-a70a1a66/?originalSubdomain=uk Education]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref> Following his graduation, he continued to work with the Department of Engineering as a research engineer and project supervisor.<ref>"[https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NUS_AR_2007.pdf FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007]". ''National University of Singapore''. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20070902996.htm SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG,PRIME MINISTER, AT MENDAKI'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION, 2 SEPTEMBER 2007, 8.00 PM AT ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB]". ''National Archives Singapore.'' Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref>


=== People's Action Party - Grassroots involvement ===
===People's Action Party - Grassroots involvement===
Sharael Taha has done youth community outreach in Bukit Batok East, sharing about his experience in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industry.<ref>Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "[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 3 July 2020. </ref> In 2020, he was seen walking the ground with Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.
Sharael Taha has done youth community outreach in Bukit Batok East, sharing about his experience in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industry.<ref>Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "[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 3 July 2020. </ref> In 2020, he was seen walking the ground with Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.


== Politics ==
==Politics==


=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC) ===
===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC)===
Sharael Taha was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "[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 3 July 2020. </ref> In his candidate introductory video, Sharael Taha shares more about his vision for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC if he were to be elected. He says:<blockquote>"I would like to work with the residents to make Pasir Ris-Punggol the best place to live in."<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47OuL9cqbk&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>
Sharael Taha was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "[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 3 July 2020. </ref> In his candidate introductory video, Sharael Taha shares more about his vision for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC if he were to be elected. He says:<blockquote>"I would like to work with the residents to make Pasir Ris-Punggol the best place to live in."<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47OuL9cqbk&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha]". ''YouTube''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>


== References/ Citations ==
==References/ Citations==
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Revision as of 16:17, 3 July 2020

Sharael Taha
Sharael Taha.jpg
Born1981
EducationBachelor in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Master of Business Administration
Alma materNational University of Singapore (2002 - 2006), University of Oxford - Said Business School (2012 - 2013)

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

Sharael Taha (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and the vice president of Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAES).[1] In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.[2]

Background

Sharael Taha is an engineer by training.[3] Before joining SAES in late 2018, he worked at Keppel Shipyard and subsequently, Rolls Royce. As a programme executive at Rolls Royce, he was based in the United Kingdom for some time.[4] In a 2020 candidate video uploaded by the PAP, Sharael Taha stated that he "builds jet engines for a living".[5]

Early life & family

Sharael Taha grew up in Pasir Ris.[6] He served his National Service (NS) as a vehicle mechanic.[7] As of 2020, he is married with three children.[8]

Education

Sharael Taha was a student at Victoria School. He then enrolled in the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he was heavily involved in sports such as sepak takraw, football, hockey, softball and touch rugby. He represented Kent Ridge Hall in these sports. Sharael Taha graduated from NUS in 2006 with a degree in mechanical engineering while also receiving the outstanding student achievement award.[9]

Postgraduate studies

Sharael Taha furthered his studies at the University of Oxford - Said Business School and received his Master's of Business Administration in 2013.[10]

NUS Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE)

As an engineering student in NUS, Sharael Taha designed and built an award-winning open wheeled race-car for the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) competition in the United States of America.[11][12] Following his graduation, he continued to work with the Department of Engineering as a research engineer and project supervisor.[13][14]

People's Action Party - Grassroots involvement

Sharael Taha has done youth community outreach in Bukit Batok East, sharing about his experience in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industry.[15] In 2020, he was seen walking the ground with Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.

Politics

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

Sharael Taha was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.[16] In his candidate introductory video, Sharael Taha shares more about his vision for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC if he were to be elected. He says:

"I would like to work with the residents to make Pasir Ris-Punggol the best place to live in."[17]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general". Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "A multi-cornered GRC fight for SM Teo again, now in Pasir Ris-Punggol". The New Paper. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  3. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP's New Candidate - Sharael Taha". YouTube. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  4. ↑ Sharael Taha. "Experience". LinkedIn. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  5. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha". YouTube. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  6. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha". YouTube. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  7. ↑ "SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG,PRIME MINISTER, AT MENDAKI'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION, 2 SEPTEMBER 2007, 8.00 PM AT ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB". National Archives Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Mr Sharael Taha". People's Action Party. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Sharael Taha. "Education". LinkedIn. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Sharael Taha. "Education". LinkedIn. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007". National University of Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  12. ↑ Sharael Taha. "Education". LinkedIn. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  13. ↑ "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007". National University of Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  14. ↑ "SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG,PRIME MINISTER, AT MENDAKI'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION, 2 SEPTEMBER 2007, 8.00 PM AT ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB". National Archives Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  15. ↑ Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general". Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  16. ↑ Ang Hwee Min, Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general". Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  17. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Sharael Taha". YouTube. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
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