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Sharael Taha (Singapore Politician)

Sharael Taha (born 1981) is a Singaporean politician and an executive at 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 contested in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.[2] As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

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)

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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]

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.[10][11] Following his graduation, he continued to work with the Department of Engineering as a research engineer and project supervisor.[12][13]

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.[14]

Community & grassroots outreach

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]

According to the PAP website, Sharael Taha wants to give all youths the chance to develop to their full potential.[18] Following the election results, the People's Action Party team won Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC with 64.15 per cent of the votes.[19]

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. ↑ "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007". National University of Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  11. ↑ Sharael Taha. "Education". LinkedIn. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  12. ↑ "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT 2007". National University of Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ Sharael Taha. "Education". LinkedIn. 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.
  18. ↑ "GE 2020: Last batch of eight new faces". People's Action Party. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  19. ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.
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