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Singaporean politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xie Yao Quan (Chinese: 谢曜全; pinyin: Xiè Yàoquán, born 19 October 1984)[1] is a Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP), representing the Jurong Central division of Jurong GRC since 2020.
Xie Yao Quan | |
|---|---|
谢曜全 | |
.jpg) Xie in 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC (Jurong Central) | |
| Assumed office 10 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ang Wei Neng (PAP) |
| Majority | 60,501 (49.24%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 October 1984[1] Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Relations | Ong Ye Kung (maternal cousin) |
| Alma mater | Duke University (BS, MS) |
Xie got his Education from Raffles Institution and Raffles Junior College. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering and a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Duke University. [2]
He was a recipient of the SAF Merit Scholarship (Combat).[3]
Xie served as an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), where he held various command appointments and helped develop future strategic requirements for the SAF.[citation needed]
After leaving the army, he was a vice president at an investment management company, specializing in the Southeast Asia region and China.[citation needed]
In the 2020 general election, Xie was introduced by Tharman Shanmugaratnam as a prospective candidate of the People's Action Party (PAP), replacing Ivan Lim, who withdrew.[4]
On 10 July 2020, Xie was elected to the Parliament of Singapore, defeating the opposition party from Red Dot United (RDU).[5]
He is currently Head of Healthcare Redesign in Alexandra Hospital, a member of National University Health System (NUHS).[citation needed]
Xie serves on the Singapore Road Safety Council, the Board of SG Enable, and the Merdeka Generation Communications and Engagement Taskforce. Prior to his appointment as a Member of Parliament, he was also an active grassroots leader, helping to start a football and study programme for students, an inclusive community initiative focussing on persons with disabilities and seniors, and a community gardening movement. He was also the Vice-Chairman of the Jurong Spring Citizens' Consultative Committee.[6]
Xie is a maternal cousin of Ong Ye Kung, the Minister for Health and PAP Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC.[7] Xie is married.[2]
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