The Singapore United Party ( SUP) has revealed five possible candidates who will likely face Ang Mo Kio GRC in the upcoming general election.
They are business Vincent Ng, party president Ridhuan Chandran, group manager Noraini Yunus, group secretary-general Andy Zhu Laicheng, and party secretary-general Vincent Ng.
Mr. Zhu gave the potential candidates a press introduction at the Kebun Baru Food Centre in Ang Mo Kio on Thursday night ( Apr 17 ).
He stated: “SUP is committed to promoting a more simply and equal Singapore. We are dedicated to collaborating nonstop with the ruling party to accomplish these objectives. ”
The group held a press conference without asking any questions and referred to” an essential task on hand” as the team members.
The group has three recognizable faces in the midst of an election.
For the past three elections, Mr. Zhu, who was the former Republican Party ( RP ) chairman, was fielded under its banner.
Additionally, Ms. Noraini twice ran for and entered a National Solidarity Party ( NSP) election. In the most recent election, Dr. Ng contested the NSP symbol in the Tampines GRC.
Mr. Zhu and some past RP group members founded SUP following the 2020 General Election. Since the formation of the group, the SUP group has been out on the floor in Ang Mo Kio, according to the secretary-general.
In what is shaping up to be a three-cornered fight, the five-member team could face off against the incumbent People’s Action Party ( PAP ) and the People’s Power Party ( PPP ) on Nomination Day, which will be held on April 23.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong is currently in charge of the PAP group in Ang Mo Kio. The candidate won 71. In the upcoming election, RP received 91 % of the votes in Ang Mo Kio GRC.
Mr. Zhu announced earlier this month that his crew had spoken with RP manager Mahaboob Baatsha, who had confirmed that RP did not hold a GRC contest once more this year.
SUP may also face the opposition party PPP, though.
PPP leader Goh Meng Seng announced his party’s intentions to face off against Ang Mo Kio GRC in the forthcoming elections on April 5. William Lim, the team’s treasurer, may serve as their leader, with different individuals set to be announced at a later time.
Mr. Goh claimed that the PPP had chosen to run in the district because its manifesto criticizes what he called the “mismanagement ” of population policies under Mr. Lee over the past 20 years.
Mr. Zhu reiterated on Thursday that the SUP had once more spoken to the PPP staff about avoiding a three-cornered duel, but that the two opposition events have not reached a resolution.
With 161,235 citizens, Ang Mo Kio GRC has the largest political sector.
ANDY ZHU LAICHENG
Mr. Zhu, 42, works for PropNex Realty as an associate branding director.
He first joined RP in 2008, and he eventually rose to the position of chair.
In the previous three General Elections, Mr. Zhu contested under the RP symbol. He ran for Ang Mo Kio GRC in 2020, and the group received 28 votes. The voting received 09 %.
He even placed 21st in the West Coast GRC in 2015 and 2011. 43 per share and 33. 43 % and 43 % of the vote, respectively.
After the 2020 General Election, Mr. Zhu and some previous RP party members, including Ms. Noraini, founded SUP.
NORAINI YUNUS
Ms. Noraini, 57, works as a money manager. She is the manager of the main executive committee of SUP.
This will be her third election-related campaign if fielded.
Prior to joining SUP, Ms. Noraini had previously contested in Ang Mo Kio GRC and West Coast GRC in 2015 under the RP symbol.
At the 2011 General Elections, she was chosen as an NSP participant in Jurong GRC.
In addition, Ms. Noraini held the office of manager for the various events during each of the three words.
Over the course of her job, she has held various positions in sales, customer service, and leadership.
RAINHUAN CHANDRAN
Mr Ridhuan, 53, is an assessor. Additionally, he serves as a senior member of the Institute of Engineers, Singapore, a part of the Singapore Quality Institute, and an associate brother and honourable director of the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers, Singapore.
In a written member advantages, SUP stated that Mr. Ridhuan is genuinely interested in” community strengthening.”
He was an effective advocate for pursuing new frontiers of voter cooperation, promoting harmony, and charting a green Singapore in line with SUP’s commitment to advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, the party added.
NIGEL Lee
Mr. Ng, 39, works as a flight attendant.
In a statement introducing the prospect to the press, SUP stated:” Having first-hand experience the difficulties faced by middle-class income workers, especially those who do not qualify for accommodation grants despite rising expenses, Nigel is committed to advocating for fairer guidelines.
He firmly believes that talented individuals shouldn’t be forgotten, and he is determined to advocate for practical solutions that reduce economic strains and improve homeownership access. ”
CENTENNIAL Lee
In the 2020 General Election, Dr. Ng, a merchant, led a five-person team to 33 in the Tampines GRC. 59 % of the vote was cast.
The 52-year-old, according to SUP, is” committed to protecting the rights of colleague Singaporeans,” particularly white-collared workers who are facing harsh disadvantages and middle-aged and older job seekers. ”
He adds that the GST increase makes it difficult for non-GST listed SMEs to conduct business because they need to be price competitive, ” SUP.
Beyond the GST increase, the cost of living in Singapore will continue to rise as a result of higher rates at retail establishments. To lessen the regular Singaporean’s daily living expenses, more incentives may be incorporated into government spending. ”