Eileen Chong
Eileen Chong Pei Shan (born 29 April 1992) is a Singaporean politician and former diplomat. A member of the opposition Workers' Party (WP), she has been serving as a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) since 19 May 2025.
Eileen Chong | |
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| 蒋佩姗 | |
_Eileen_Chong_at_Worker%27s_Party_GE2025_Rally_at_Sengkang_GRC_2025-04-24_-_3_-_cropped.jpg) Chong in 2025 | |
| Non-Constituency Member of the 15th Parliament of Singapore | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2025 Serving with Andre Low | |
| Preceded by | Leong Mun Wai Hazel Poa |
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| Born | Eileen Chong Pei Shan 29 April 1992[1][2] |
| Party | Workers' Party |
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Eileen Chong Pei Shan[a] (born 29 April 1992) is a Singaporean politician and former diplomat. A member of the opposition Workers' Party (WP), she has been serving as a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) since 19 May 2025.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Growing up in Tampines before moving to Jurong West, Chong attended Xingnan Primary School, Jurong Secondary School and later graduated from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) with an International Baccalaureate diploma in 2010.[5]
In 2011, Chong was awarded the Singapore Government Scholarship (Foreign Service). She subsequently studied in Peking University in Beijing, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics. She also holds a Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Policy from Yonsei University in Seoul.[5]
Career
[edit]From 2017 to 2024, Chong worked at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She subsequently joined the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) in June 2024, working in the social impact sector.[1]
Political career
[edit]Chong joined the Workers' Party (WP) in the second-half of 2024. She served as a volunteer caseworker at Meet-the-People Sessions in Aljunied GRC alongside Member of Parliament (MP) Gerald Giam.[1]
On 17 April 2025, Chong was unveiled as part of a new group of candidates contesting in the 2025 Singaporean general election.[1] During nomination day, she was fielded in the Tampines GRC with incumbent MP Faisal Manap, Michael Thng, Ong Lue Ping and Jimmy Tan against the People's Action Party (PAP), People's Power Party (PPP) and National Solidarity Party (NSP).[6]
On Polling Day, the WP narrowly lost the GRC, winning 47.37% of the total votes. This was the second smallest victory margin for the PAP, allowing WP candidates in Tampines GRC to be eligible for a Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP).[6]
On 19 May 2025, WP announced that Chong would become a NCMP alongside Jalan Kayu SMC candidate Andre Low.[3][7][8] In June 2025, Chong was co-opted to the Central Executive Committee along with fellow NCMP Andre Low, Abdul Muhaimin and Kenneth Tiong.[9] Chong was appointed as Youth Wing President replacing Jamus Lim.[10]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "GE2025: WP unveils first batch of potential candidates, including a former MFA diplomat". CNA. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ 100 days post GE2025: WP candidates on their 1st election, tears, laughter, & if they'll do it again (video). The Workers' Party. 15 August 2025. Event occurs at 1:02:04. Retrieved 31 August 2025 – via YouTube.
The [Mandarin] debate took place on my birthday...
- ^ a b Lim, Kimberly (19 May 2025). "Workers' Party names Andre Low, Eileen Chong as Singapore's NCMPs". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 19 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Parliament of Singapore: Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan". parliament.gov.sg. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Eileen Chong – Workers' Party Candidate for GE2025". Workers' Party of Singapore. 23 April 2025. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b "GE2025: PAP wins four-way fight in Tampines GRC, WP to get one NCMP seat". CNA. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Workers' Party's Andre Low and Eileen Chong to enter parliament as Non-Constituency MPs". CNA. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Kai, Ng Wei (20 May 2025). "WP's Andre Low and Eileen Chong to enter Parliament as NCMPs". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 20 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "WP co-opts 4 rookie MPs into CEC, NCMP Eileen Chong to head youth wing". The Straits Times. 18 June 2025. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Jamus Lim pens poetic handover message to Eileen Chong, the new WP Youth Wing president". mothership.sg. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
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