Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (Singapore Politician)
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and a 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 contested in Chua Chu Kang GRC.[2] As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim | |
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| Born | 1981 |
| Education | Bachelor in Law, Master of Laws (Islamic law and finance) |
| Alma mater | National 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]
The People's Action Party (PAP) team won Chua Chu Kang GRC with 58.64 per cent of the votes.[12]
References/ Citations
- ↑ "Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". Dentons Rodyk. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". Dentons Rodyk. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ "ZHULKARNAIN ABDUL RAHIM". Prestige Online. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim". People's Action Party. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
- ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.