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Tan Kiat How (Singapore Politician)

Tan Kiat How (born 1977) is a Singaporean politician and the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) where he was also the Commissioner of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC).[1] In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in East Coast GRC.[2] As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

Tan Kiat How
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Born1977
EducationBachelor of Arts (Economics)

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)

Master of Management Science and Engineering
Alma materUniversity of Illinois (1998 - 2001) Stanford University (2001 - 2002)

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Background

Tan Kiat How was appointed as the CEO of IMDA in January 2017 and stepped down from his position on 20 June 2020 to enter politics.[3] Before joining the IMDA, he was the Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)[4] and the programme director at the Pioneer Generation Office.[5] He also has experience working at the Ministry of Finance.[6] He started his career as an IT consultant for the Ministry of Education.[7][8]

Early life & family

As a secondary school and pre-university student, Tan Kiat How represented his schools in gymnastics. As of June 2020, Tan Kiat How is married and expecting his first child in August.[9][10]

Education

Tan Kiat How has two degrees and one master's degree. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2001 with degrees in economics and computer engineering.[11]

Post-graduate studies

In 2002, Tan Kiat How received his master's degree in management science and engineering from Stanford University.[12] He was also a Mason Fellow at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government from 2013 to 2014.[13][14]

Community & grassroots outreach

Tan Kiat How has reached out to East Coast residents and businesses about digitalisation programmes through online seminars.[15][16]

Politics

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (East Coast GRC)

Tan Kiat How was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.[17] On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said the following:

"I want to be able to play a part to keep Singapore going, and making this a better home for generations to come. As a career civil servant, politics is an extension of my service to my country which has given me so much."[18]

Led by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, the PAP team won East Cost GRC with 53.41% of the votes.[19]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ "New Commissioner for Personal Data Protection Commission". Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore. June 20, 2020. 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. ↑ Lai, Linette. "IMDA CEO Tan Kiat How to leave post, expected to enter politics in upcoming Singapore general election". The Straits Times. June 15, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "TAN Kiat How". NUS ISS. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Kiat How Tan". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  6. ↑ Lai, Linette. "IMDA CEO Tan Kiat How to leave post, expected to enter politics in upcoming Singapore general election". The Straits Times. June 15, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  7. ↑ "Kiat How Tan". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  8. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Tan Kiat How". YouTube. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Seow Kai Lun. "Please sleep a lot now: Soon-to-be new dad Tan Kiat How receives tips from East Coast GRC residents and teammates". Asia One. July 4, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  10. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Tan Kiat How". YouTube. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "Kiat How Tan". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  12. ↑ "Kiat How Tan". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  13. ↑ "TAN Kiat How". NUS ISS. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  14. ↑ "Kiat How Tan". LinkedIn. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director". Today. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Mr Tan Kiat How". People's Action Party. Accessed on 6 July 2020.
  19. ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.
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