Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah (Singapore Politician)

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Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah
Wan Rizal PAP.jpg
Born1978
EducationBachelor of Science (Ed), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - Sports Science)
Alma materNanyang Technological University (NTU)

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Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah (born 1978) is a Singaporean politician and a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic. He is also the former chairman of Al-Islah mosque in Punggol.[1] In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate in the 2020 General Elections and contested in the Jalan Besar GRC.[2] As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

Background

Wan Rizal is a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports, Health and Leisure.[3] Before obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science, he was a physical education teacher at Hougang Primary School.[4]

Early life & family

For six years of his life, Wan Rizal grew up in a kampung.[5] As of June 2020, Wan Rizal is married with four children.[6] He had met his wife while training to be a teacher at the National Institute of Education (NIE).[7]

Education

In secondary school, Wan Rizal was a student in the Normal Academic stream.[8] He then enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic, obtaining a diploma before joining the NIE.[9] He graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a degree in physical education in 2009.[10]

Post-graduate studies

In 2015, Wan Rizal obtained a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).[11] He started his PhD studies as a part-time Masters degree student in 2009 before converting to a full-time PhD student in 2010.[12]

Community involvement & leadership

Wan Rizal has been involved in community work since 2010 when he was appointed as the chairman of the mosque building committee for Al-Islah mosque.[13][14] Apart from that, he has also been involved in Punggol's Interracial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC).[15] He has also engaged in grassroots work with the People's Action Party (PAP), having assisted former Members of Parliament (MP) Zainal Sapari and Charles Chong.[16]

Politics

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Jalan Besar GRC)

Wan Rizal was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020. He was announced as a candidate contesting for Jalan Besar GRC on 29 June 2020.[17] On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said the following:[18]

"I always hope for the best possible future for my young children and ageing parents. This means quality education and healthcare. I also draw motivation from the people I often meet. These may be my students or residents or fellow volunteers. Each of them has a unique background, transforming adversity to success."

The People's Action Party team won Jalan Besar GRC with 65.37 per cent of the votes.[19]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ Ng Jing Yng. "Individuals, communities have to make conscious choice to integrate: DPM Teo". TODAY. January 23, 2016. 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. ↑ Republic Polytechnic - School of Sports, Health and Leisure. Facebook. July 15, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/RP.SHL/photos/a.250462955023406/1437354726334217/?type=1&theater
  4. ↑ "Getting To Know Our Students". National Institute of Education. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  5. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Wan Rizal". YouTube. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  6. ↑ Heng, Janice. "Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates". The Business Times. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  7. ↑ Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward". Channel News Asia. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  9. ↑ Heng, Janice. "Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates". The Business Times. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  10. ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  11. ↑ "Wan Rizal Bin Wan Zakariah". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  12. ↑ Ng, Audrey. "Delving into research on skill mastery". The Straits Times. July 2, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  13. ↑ "Getting To Know Our Students". National Institute of Education. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  14. ↑ Ho, Olivia and Hariz Baharudin. "PAP candidates must have integrity and sense of purpose: DPM Heng". The New Paper. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  15. ↑ "Community groups sit on Singapore’s new drone regulatory advisory body". Urban Air Mobility. May 28, 2019. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  16. ↑ Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward". Channel News Asia. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  17. ↑ Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward". Channel News Asia. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  18. ↑ "Dr Wan Rizal". People's Action Party. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  19. ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.
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