Edward Chia (Singapore Politician)
Edward Chia Bing Hui (born 1984) is a Singaporean politician and the co-founder and managing director of the food and beverage company, Timbre Group. In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections and is contesting for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC.[1]
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| Born | 1984 |
| Education | Degree in Economics, Degree in Political Science |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
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Background
Edward Chia co-founded Timbre Group at 21 years old as an undergraduate.[2] In a video that was published on 29 June 2020, he shared that Timbre began as an idea to provide musicians in Singapore a platform to showcase their talent while earning a living from their craft.[3] In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award for his work at the Timbre Group.[4]
Early life & family
Edward Chia was born in 1984 to a father who ran an events company and a mother who was a housewife.[5] He has two younger siblings.
Education
Edward Chia went to Maris Stella High School.[6] He then studied at National Junior College before furthering his studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He graduated with a double degree in Economics and Political Science.[7]
Politics
General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC)
Edward Chia was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 24 June 2020.[8] On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said:
"I believe in the strength of communities because it has the grit and gumption to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. I hope to be part of your community so that we can build a brighter future for all of us."
References/ Citations
- ↑ Nabilah Awang, Ng Jun Sen and Daryl Choo. "GE2020: PAP unveils 8 new candidates, including UOB banker and former People's Association chief". TODAY. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Edward Chia Bing Hui". YouTube. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.
- ↑ "National Council". NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Lui, John. "The Life Interview with Timbre Group's Edward Chia: Changing Singaporeans, one tray at a time". The Straits Times. May 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Lui, John. "The Life Interview with Timbre Group's Edward Chia: Changing Singaporeans, one tray at a time". The Straits Times. May 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Cheong, Danson and Linette Lai."Singapore GE2020: PAP unveils first slate of candidates for July 10 general election". The Straits Times. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 9 July 2020.