Why Chan Chun Sing is Kee Chiu?

During the election campaign, Chan used the Hokkien phrase “kee chiu” (“hands up”) at a rally to engage the crowd, and the term became a nickname for him.

Who is in Tanjong Pagar GRC?

The five divisions consists of Buona Vista, Queenstown, Moulmein-Cairnhill, Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru and Henderson-Dawson. The current MPs are Indranee Rajah, Chan Chun Sing, Joan Pereira, Eric Chua and Alvin Tan.

How is prime minister elected in Singapore?

The current prime minister is Lee Hsien Loong. Neither the prime minister nor members of the cabinet are elected by parliament. The prime minister is appointed by the president, then Cabinet members, also known as ministers, are appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister.

What does Chan Chun Sing stand for?

Chan Chun Sing ( Chinese: 陈振声; born 9 October 1969) is a Singaporean politician and former army general. A member of the governing People’s Action Party (PAP), Chan is the Minister for Education and Minister-in-charge of Public Service.

Who is Tanjong Pagar MP Chan Chan?

Chan was a PAP candidate in the Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency at the 2011 general election, representing the Buona Vista ward previously held by Lim Swee Say. The PAP’s team in the constituency was led by former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, and was declared elected on Nomination Day (27 April 2011) in a walkover.

Where did Chan Chun Sing go to school?

Chan Chun Sing was educated at Raffles Institution (1982–85) and Raffles Junior College (1986–87). Chan was one of the four top scorers from Raffles Junior College for the GCE A Levels in 1987.

Who could be Singapore’s next Prime Minister?

Analysts have identified four potential candidates who could be chosen by the leadership to become Singapore’s next prime minister: Desmond Lee, 44, national development minister.