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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (Singapore Politician)

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer at the legal practice, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson where he is a partner.[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 Chua Chu Kang GRC.[2]

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim.jpg
Born1981
EducationBachelor in Law, Master of Laws (Islamic law and finance)
Alma materNational University of Singapore (2001 - 2005), Singapore Management University (2012 - 2013)

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Background

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a member of the Muslim Law Practice Committee of the Law Society in Singapore. He is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore. In 2017, he was a shortlisted finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award, presented by the ALB SE Asia Law Awards.[3] Outside of law, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is the Director of the Malay Heritage Foundation. He is also a board member and council member on the Singapore Sports Council and the National Council Against Drug Abuse respectively.[4] As of 2020, he is married with three children.[5]

Education

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2005 with a degree in law.[6]

Post-graduate studies

In 2009, he received a certificate in Islamic banking and finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Four years later, he received a Master of Law in Islamic law and finance from the Singapore Management University (SMU).[7]

Community & grassroots outreach

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim has been running free legal clinics at Al-Mukminin Mosque and and the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation (SCWO) since 2009.[8] Before the general elections he has been volunteering in the Keat Hong division of Chua Chu Kang GRC.[9]

Politics

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Chua Chu Kang GRC)

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.[10] He has stated his intentions for running in the elections on the PAP website. He says:

"In Singapore, our biggest resource is our people. We cannot let differing viewpoints and ideas divide us. To me, no matter what your political ideology or inclination is, I am committed to serve you in the best interest of our nation, because to me, every one of us matters."[11]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ "Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". Dentons Rodyk. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  2. ↑ Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive". Channel News Asia. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". Dentons Rodyk. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  4. ↑ Ibid.
  5. ↑ Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive". Channel News Asia. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  7. ↑ Ibid.
  8. ↑ "ZHULKARNAIN ABDUL RAHIM". Prestige Online. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive". Channel News Asia. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Ang Hwee Min and Zhaki Abdullah. "GE2020: PAP unveils third group of potential candidates, including former IMDA chief executive". Channel News Asia. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". People's Action Party. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
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