Xie Yao Quan (Singapore Politician)

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Xie Yao Quan
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Born1985

Xie Yao Quan (born 1985) is the head of healthcare redesign at Alexandra Hospital. He was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections on 29 June 2020 in light of Ivan Lim's withdrawal.[1]

Background

Before entering public healthcare, Xie Yao Quan worked for an investment company and the Singapore Armed forces. He has been volunteering in Jurong GRC since 2015.[2]

Community leadership

Xie Yao Quan is a board member on SG Enable, an agency helping disabled individuals in Singapore.[3] He is the co-chair for the i’mable initiative, an SG Enable project created to uplift disabled artists and makers.[4][5] He is also a part of the Merdeka Generation Communications and Engagement Taskforce that reaches out to individuals born between 1950 and 1959.[6]

References/ Citations

  1. Hariz Baharudin. "Singapore GE2020: PAP names Xie Yao Quan to replace Ivan Lim in its Jurong GRC team". The Straits Times. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 29 June 2020.
  2. Co, Cindy. "GE2020: PAP introduces new potential candidate for Jurong GRC". Channel News Asia. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 29 June 2020.
  3. "Board Members". SG Enable. Accessed on 29 June 2020.
  4. "SG Enable Announces New Initiative to Grow Market for Products Designed and Created by Persons with Disabilities". SG ENABLE. November 23, 2019. Accessed on 29 June 2020.
  5. Channel News Asia. "i'mable initiative aims to showcase talents of artists and makers with disabilities". YouTube. November 29, 2019. Accessed on 29 June 2020.
  6. "Communications and Engagement Taskforce". Merdeka Generation. Accessed on 29 June 2020.