GE2025: PSP leaders Tan Cheng Bock, Leong Mun Wai, Hazel Poa to contest West Coast-Jurong West GRC

Key Concepts:

• West Coast GRC: A Group Representation Constituency in Singapore.
• SMC: Single Member Constituency.
• GRC: Group Representation Constituency.
• Priority jobs for Singaporeans: Focus on employment opportunities for Singaporean citizens.
• Opposition in Parliament: The role of non-ruling party members in legislative debates and governance.
• Town Council Management: Overseeing municipal services like cleanliness, maintenance, and budgeting.

GRC Candidacy Announcement

Dr. Tan and Hazel have decided to contest together in West Coast Jurong West GRC. This decision is to thank West Coast GRC residents for their strong support in the last election. Dr. Tan states this will likely be his last election, marking the end of his service to Singapore. They believe this decision aligns with the wishes of many Singaporeans who want them to continue the fight in West Coast Jurong West GRC.

Dr. Tan's Perspective

Dr. Tan acknowledges this as his last election but emphasizes that politicians "never die, they just fade away." He expresses his concern for the future management of the country and wants to share his insights with younger people. He advocates for a more responsible approach to governance, suggesting that the PAP (People's Action Party) should not take things for granted. He stresses the importance of having more opposition in parliament to improve debates and introduce diverse ideas, clarifying that this is not to break up the country but to enhance it. He believes ideas are not a monopoly of one side.

Hazel's Background and Skills

Hazel read law in the UK and held executive management positions in the private sector there. She was also involved with a regional development agency, dealing with trade negotiations and job creation related to the enlargement of the European Community. Since returning to Singapore in 2013, she has worked in in-house legal counsel roles across various industries. Currently, she is the managing director and in-house legal counsel of a firm specializing in condo management and facilities management. She believes her skills in managing town council issues like cleanliness, maintenance, budgeting, and landscape will complement the work of a town council.

Lucky's Background and Priorities

Sumaraki Binamja, known as Lucky, is a local graduate with a Bachelor of Business and an MBA from Manchester. He is the head of package food business, processed business and business development in a multinational corporation and has held various leadership positions. He is active in the Malay community as a longtime Silat practitioner and president of a Silat association with numerous clubs and students across Singapore. Lucky aims to champion priority jobs for Singaporeans, considering it a critical area to address as a nation.

Rationale for GRC Contest

Dr. Tan explains that due to his motion on abolishing GRCs as a matter of principle, he initially planned to contest in an SMC. However, the party decided that it was best to continue serving the residents of West Coast GRC, who had previously elected them. Despite the boundary changes making the contest tougher, they are committed to serving the residents if given the opportunity.

Conclusion

The announcement outlines the team's decision to contest in West Coast Jurong West GRC, highlighting their individual backgrounds, skills, and motivations. Dr. Tan's experience, Hazel's management expertise, and Lucky's community involvement are presented as complementary assets. The focus is on serving the residents, advocating for Singaporean jobs, and contributing to a more robust parliamentary debate.