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| image              = Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah.jpg
| image              = Wan Rizal PAP.jpg
| birth_date        = 1978
| birth_date        = 1978
| education          = Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD - Sports Science)
| education          = Bachelor of Science (Ed), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - Sports Science)
| alma mater        = Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
| alma mater        = Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
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}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah (born 1978) is a Singaporean politician and a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic. He is also the former chairman of ''Al-Islah'' mosque in Punggol.<ref>Ng Jing Yng. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/individuals-communities-have-make-conscious-choice-integrate-dpm-teo Individuals, communities have to make conscious choice to integrate: DPM Teo]". ''TODAY''. January 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate in the 2020 General Elections and contested in the Jalan Besar GRC.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).


Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah (born 1978) is a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic and the former chairman of ''Al-Islah'' mosque in Punggol.<ref>Ng Jing Yng. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/individuals-communities-have-make-conscious-choice-integrate-dpm-teo Individuals, communities have to make conscious choice to integrate: DPM Teo]". ''TODAY''. January 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate in the 2020 General Elections.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
==Background==
Wan Rizal is a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports, Health and Leisure.<ref>Republic Polytechnic - School of Sports, Health and Leisure. ''Facebook''. July 15, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/RP.SHL/photos/a.250462955023406/1437354726334217/?type=1&theater</ref> Before obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science, he was a physical education teacher at Hougang Primary School.<ref>"[https://www.nie.edu.sg/docs/default-source/GPL/GTK/gtk_a1-wan-rizal_iz(nil)_cnkw.pdf?sfvrsn=cbb065a4_2 Getting To Know Our Students]". ''National Institute of Education''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>


== Background ==
===Early life & family===
Wan Rizal is a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports, Health and Leisure.<ref>Republic Polytechnic - School of Sports, Health and Leisure. ''Facebook''. July 15, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/RP.SHL/photos/a.250462955023406/1437354726334217/?type=1&theater</ref> Before obtaining a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science, he was a physical education teacher at Hougang Primary School.<ref>"[https://www.nie.edu.sg/docs/default-source/GPL/GTK/gtk_a1-wan-rizal_iz(nil)_cnkw.pdf?sfvrsn=cbb065a4_2 Getting To Know Our Students]". ''National Institute of Education''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
For six years of his life, Wan Rizal grew up in a ''kampung''.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qccx7_u609o PAP Candidate: Wan Rizal]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> As of June 2020, Wan Rizal is married with four children.<ref>Heng, Janice. "[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/social-issues-are-focus-four-pap-candidates Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates]". ''The Business Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He had met his wife while training to be a teacher at the National Institute of Education (NIE).<ref>Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-candidate-wan-rizal-meet-the-people-session-12900650 GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward]". ''Channel News Asia''. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref>


=== Education ===
===Education===
In secondary school, Wan Rizal was a student in the Normal Academic stream.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He then enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic, obtaining a diploma before joining the National Institute of Education (NIE).<ref>Heng, Janice. "[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/social-issues-are-focus-four-pap-candidates Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates]". ''The Business Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a degree in physical education in 2009.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>  In 2015, Wan Rizal obtained a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science from the university.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/wan-rizal-bin-wan-zakariah-48183686/?originalSubdomain=sg Wan Rizal Bin Wan Zakariah]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He started his PhD studies as a part-time Masters degree student in 2009 before converting to a full-time PhD student in 2010.<ref>Ng, Audrey. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/delving-into-research-on-skill-mastery Delving into research on skill mastery]". ''The Straits Times''. July 2, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
In secondary school, Wan Rizal was a student in the Normal Academic stream.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He then enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic, obtaining a diploma before joining the NIE.<ref>Heng, Janice. "[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/social-issues-are-focus-four-pap-candidates Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates]". ''The Business Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a degree in physical education in 2009.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>  


== References/ Citations ==
====Post-graduate studies====
In 2015, Wan Rizal obtained a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/wan-rizal-bin-wan-zakariah-48183686/?originalSubdomain=sg Wan Rizal Bin Wan Zakariah]". ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He started his PhD studies as a part-time Masters degree student in 2009 before converting to a full-time PhD student in 2010.<ref>Ng, Audrey. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/delving-into-research-on-skill-mastery Delving into research on skill mastery]". ''The Straits Times''. July 2, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
 
===Community involvement & leadership===
Wan Rizal has been involved in community work since 2010 when he was appointed as the chairman of the mosque building committee for ''Al-Islah'' mosque.<ref>"[https://www.nie.edu.sg/docs/default-source/GPL/GTK/gtk_a1-wan-rizal_iz(nil)_cnkw.pdf?sfvrsn=cbb065a4_2 Getting To Know Our Students]". ''National Institute of Education''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref><ref>Ho, Olivia and Hariz Baharudin. "[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/pap-candidates-must-have-integrity-and-sense-purpose-dpm-heng PAP candidates must have integrity and sense of purpose: DPM Heng]". ''The New Paper''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> Apart from that, he has also been involved in Punggol's Interracial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC).<ref>"[https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/emerging-regulations/community-groups-sit-on-singapores-new-drone-regulatory-advisory-body/ Community groups sit on Singapore’s new drone regulatory advisory body]". ''Urban Air Mobility''. May 28, 2019. Accessed on 26 June 2020. </ref> He has also engaged in grassroots work with the People's Action Party (PAP), having assisted former Members of Parliament (MP) Zainal Sapari and Charles Chong.<ref>Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-candidate-wan-rizal-meet-the-people-session-12900650 GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward]". ''Channel News Asia''. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref>
 
==Politics==
 
===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Jalan Besar GRC)===
Wan Rizal was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020. He was announced as a candidate contesting for Jalan Besar GRC on 29 June 2020.<ref>Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-pap-new-candidate-wan-rizal-meet-the-people-session-12900650 GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward]". ''Channel News Asia''. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref> On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said the following:<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/wan-rizal/ Dr Wan Rizal]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 7 July 2020.</ref><blockquote>"I always hope for the best possible future for my young children and ageing parents. This means quality education and healthcare. I also draw motivation from the people I often meet. These may be my students or residents or fellow volunteers. Each of them has a unique background, transforming adversity to success."</blockquote>The People's Action Party team won Jalan Besar GRC with 65.37 per cent of the votes.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>
 
==References/ Citations==
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Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah
Wan Rizal PAP.jpg
Born1978
EducationBachelor of Science (Ed), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - Sports Science)
Alma materNanyang Technological University (NTU)

For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click here.

Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah (born 1978) is a Singaporean politician and a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic. He is also the former chairman of Al-Islah mosque in Punggol.[1] In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate in the 2020 General Elections and contested in the Jalan Besar GRC.[2] As of 10 July 2020, he is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

Background

Wan Rizal is a senior lecturer at Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports, Health and Leisure.[3] Before obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science, he was a physical education teacher at Hougang Primary School.[4]

Early life & family

For six years of his life, Wan Rizal grew up in a kampung.[5] As of June 2020, Wan Rizal is married with four children.[6] He had met his wife while training to be a teacher at the National Institute of Education (NIE).[7]

Education

In secondary school, Wan Rizal was a student in the Normal Academic stream.[8] He then enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic, obtaining a diploma before joining the NIE.[9] He graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a degree in physical education in 2009.[10]

Post-graduate studies

In 2015, Wan Rizal obtained a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).[11] He started his PhD studies as a part-time Masters degree student in 2009 before converting to a full-time PhD student in 2010.[12]

Community involvement & leadership

Wan Rizal has been involved in community work since 2010 when he was appointed as the chairman of the mosque building committee for Al-Islah mosque.[13][14] Apart from that, he has also been involved in Punggol's Interracial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC).[15] He has also engaged in grassroots work with the People's Action Party (PAP), having assisted former Members of Parliament (MP) Zainal Sapari and Charles Chong.[16]

Politics

General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Jalan Besar GRC)

Wan Rizal was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020. He was announced as a candidate contesting for Jalan Besar GRC on 29 June 2020.[17] On the PAP website, he is quoted to have said the following:[18]

"I always hope for the best possible future for my young children and ageing parents. This means quality education and healthcare. I also draw motivation from the people I often meet. These may be my students or residents or fellow volunteers. Each of them has a unique background, transforming adversity to success."

The People's Action Party team won Jalan Besar GRC with 65.37 per cent of the votes.[19]

References/ Citations

  1. Ng Jing Yng. "Individuals, communities have to make conscious choice to integrate: DPM Teo". TODAY. January 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  2. "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  3. Republic Polytechnic - School of Sports, Health and Leisure. Facebook. July 15, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/RP.SHL/photos/a.250462955023406/1437354726334217/?type=1&theater
  4. "Getting To Know Our Students". National Institute of Education. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  5. People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Wan Rizal". YouTube. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  6. Heng, Janice. "Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates". The Business Times. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  7. Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward". Channel News Asia. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  8. "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  9. Heng, Janice. "Social issues are focus for four PAP candidates". The Business Times. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  10. "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  11. "Wan Rizal Bin Wan Zakariah". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  12. Ng, Audrey. "Delving into research on skill mastery". The Straits Times. July 2, 2017. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  13. "Getting To Know Our Students". National Institute of Education. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  14. Ho, Olivia and Hariz Baharudin. "PAP candidates must have integrity and sense of purpose: DPM Heng". The New Paper. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  15. "Community groups sit on Singapore’s new drone regulatory advisory body". Urban Air Mobility. May 28, 2019. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  16. Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward". Channel News Asia. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  17. Aqil Haziq Mahmud. "GE2020: The new PAP candidate who went from meet-the-people sessions to a minister’s ward". Channel News Asia. July 6, 2020. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  18. "Dr Wan Rizal". People's Action Party. Accessed on 7 July 2020.
  19. "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.