Leon Perera, a former Workers ‘ Party ( WP ) member of parliament in Singapore, will be relocating to the US after taking a new job, sparking rumors that he might run for the Progress Singapore Party ( PSP) in the upcoming general election.
The 54-year-old announced his resignation as executive director of Yamada Consulting Group (YCG) USA in a statement on LinkedIn on Tuesday ( January 28 ).  ,
After being spotted at numerous activities with the group officials, PSP confirmed that Mr. Perera was volunteering with the group “on an unofficial basis” in August 2024.
CNA contacted Mr. Perera to inquire if the decision properly excludes him from running in the future General Election, which needs to be held by November.
He instructed CNA to call PSP rather and said he had “nothing to include” after the LinkedIn post. In response to CNA’s concerns, PSP said Mr Perea is helping out as a charity.
Mr. Perera stated in his blog that he will work with YCG colleagues from a center in New York City to “grow and grow our company in the US and to establish business connections between the US and Asia.”
YCG mainly provides consulting services to Chinese businesses.
He added in the blog that he is looking forward to spending time in the US on” a private note.”
” I hope this time will enable me to gain fresh perspectives and ideas about what is happening in the world, where it is headed, and, most important, what needs to be done to create a better coming,” he said.
” I even hope for new understandings of my home country. It is said that to discover clearly, you often need some range”.
He also thanked his family, who he claimed may break his time between Singapore and New York City, saying she has been traveling with him.
Mr. Perera continued to serve as the president of Yamada Consulting and Spire Group in Asia, where he will continue to work with Singapore and Eastern businesses to connect them with US and international investment options.
In his article, he stated,” In this framework, I expect to get back to Singapore quite frequently, outdoing any Singapore out there who would prefer to be rid of me permanently.”