Alex Yeo (Singapore Politician)

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Alex Yeo
Alex Yeo Sheng Chye PAP.jpg
Born1979
EducationBachelor of Arts (Economics)

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

Bachelor of Law

Master of Public Administration
Alma materNational University of Singapore, University of Sydney

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Alex Yeo Sheng Chye (born 1979) is a Singaporean politician and a lawyer.[1][2] In June 2020, he was unveiled as a People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting for Aljunied GRC.[3][4]

Background

After being called to the bar in Australia after his degree studies, Alex Yeo was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2012.[5] He has also served as a Foreign Service Officer (Political) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).[6] As of 2020, he is the director of a law firm, Niru & Co LLC.[7]

Education

Alex Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In 2007, he graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales with a law degree.[8] He later received his Master's degree in public administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in NUS.[9]

People's Action Party (PAP) - Grassroots involvement

Potong Pasir

Alex Yeo started as a grassroots volunteer in Potong Pasir in 2014, before becoming a grassroots leader in 2015.[10] He was the PAP branch secretary and the vice-chairman of the Citizens Consultative Committee (CCC) in Potong Pasir.[11]

Paya Lebar

In January 2017, Alex Yeo left his posts in Potong Pasir when he was named as the branch chairperson for the PAP in the Paya Lebar ward.[12] As a grassroots leader, he has seen through community initiatives like the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Wills programme and the Health and Wellness Programme that provides free medical screenings to the seniors in the constituency.[13]

Politics

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Aljunied GRC)

Alex Yeo was introduced as People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 26 June 2020.[14] According to the PAP website, his vision is to:  

"[Act] Beyond the Call of Duty, otherwise known as the ABCD spirit – it is a motto that left a deep imprint on me while I was serving at Potong Pasir and I have since brought it with me to Paya Lebar."[15]

With 40% of the electoral votes, the PAP lost Aljunied GRC to the Workers' Party team that was led by Pritam Singh.[16]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ “Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye”. People’s Action Party. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  2. ↑ Au-Yong, Rachel and Toh, Yong Chuan. “Lawyer is new PAP branch chairman in Paya Lebar”. The Straits Times. April 2, 2017. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  3. ↑ Heng, Janice. “Sixth batch of new PAP candidates aims to help youth and workers flourish”. The Business Times. June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  4. ↑ Ho, Grace. "Singapore GE2020: Aljunied not owned by one party, issues bigger than fight between PAP and WP, says PAP team in Aljunied GRC". The Straits Times. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  5. ↑ “ALEX YEO”. Niru & Co. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  6. ↑ Ho, Olivia and Yuen Sin. “Singapore GE2020: 8 more PAP new faces unveiled”. The Straits Times. June 27, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  7. ↑ “ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE”. Law Guide Singapore. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  8. ↑ “ALEX YEO”. Niru & Co. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general”. Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Chiang, Sheila. “GE 2020: From New Faces To Old-Timers, Here's A List Of Candidates Who Will Be Contesting”. Vulcan Post. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  11. ↑ Au-Yong, Rachel and Toh, Yong Chuan. “Lawyer is new PAP branch chairman in Paya Lebar”. The Straits Times. April 2, 2017. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  12. ↑ Ang, Hwee Min and Abdullah, Zhaki. “GE2020: PAP introduces 4 new faces, including SAF's first female general”. Channel News Asia. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  13. ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Alex Yeo Sheng Chye". YouTube. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  14. ↑ Meah, Natasha and Awang, Nabilah and Choo, Daryl. “PAP unveils final batch of 8 new candidates, including S’pore’s first female general and Temasek director”. Today. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  15. ↑ “Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye”. People’s Action Party. Accessed on 3 July 2020.
  16. ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.
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