Sam Tan Chin Siong
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Mr Sam Tan Chin Siong is currently the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is the Member of Parliament
(MP) for the Radin Mas Single Member Constituency
(Radin Mas SMC).
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In 2011, the district within the GRC that he was managing was carved out as Radin Mas Single Member Constituency
(Radin Mas SMC). Sam faced challenge from veteran Yip Yew Weng of the National Solidarity Party after two other political parties ( Reform Party
and Singapore Democratic Alliance
) withdrew in favour of the NSP. He won by a large margin, garnering 67.10% of the votes.
(PA). From 1992 to 1997, he was the Deputy Executive Director and subsequently Executive Director in 1997 of the Chinese Development Assistance Council
(CDAC).
From 2007 to 2009, he was CEO of Business China.
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports is a ministry of the Government of Singapore tasked with, from the government's point of view, building a "cohesive and resilient" society in Singapore.The MCYS often pursues vigorous social engineering campaigns of varying effectiveness and...
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is the Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for the Radin Mas Single Member Constituency
Radin Mas Single Member Constituency
Radin Mas Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The ward covers the area of Radin Mas...
(Radin Mas SMC).
Political career
Sam started his political career with a walkover appointment in the 2006 general election season at Tanjong Pagar GRCTanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency
Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency is currently a five-member Group Representation Constituency in central Singapore....
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In 2011, the district within the GRC that he was managing was carved out as Radin Mas Single Member Constituency
Radin Mas Single Member Constituency
Radin Mas Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The ward covers the area of Radin Mas...
(Radin Mas SMC). Sam faced challenge from veteran Yip Yew Weng of the National Solidarity Party after two other political parties ( Reform Party
Reform Party (Singapore)
The Reform Party is a political party in Singapore. It was founded in 2008 by the late Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam, and is currently headed by his son Kenneth Jeyaretnam, who succeeded him as party secretary-general after the elder Jeyaretnam died in 2008...
and Singapore Democratic Alliance
Singapore Democratic Alliance
The Singapore Democratic Alliance is an alliance of political parties in Singapore. The SDA was formed shortly before the 2001 general election to provide a common grouping under which different opposition parties could stand as a united front in elections against the ruling People's Action Party...
) withdrew in favour of the NSP. He won by a large margin, garnering 67.10% of the votes.
Non-Political Career
Sam started his career at the People's AssociationPeople's Association
The People’s Association was established in Singapore as a statutory board on 1 July 1960 to promote racial harmony and social cohesion. PA commemorated its 50th Anniversary in 2010....
(PA). From 1992 to 1997, he was the Deputy Executive Director and subsequently Executive Director in 1997 of the Chinese Development Assistance Council
Chinese Development Assistance Council
The Chinese Development Assistance Council is a joint development of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations . This council was established in 1992...
(CDAC).
From 2007 to 2009, he was CEO of Business China.
Notable awards
- PBM (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat)Pingat Bakti MasyarakatThe Pingat Bakti Masyarakat was instituted in 1973. The medal may be awarded to any person who has rendered commendable public service in Singapore or for his achievement in the field of arts and letters, sports, the sciences, business, the professions and the labour movement.Recipients are...
Public Service Medal award (2002)
Education
- Tuan Mong High School - (1971–1974)
- Hwa Chong Junior CollegeHwa Chong Junior CollegeHwa Chong Junior College was a junior college in Singapore offering pre-university education. The college was founded in 1974 and merged with The Chinese High School on 1 January 2005 to form Hwa Chong Institution.-Founding:...
- GCE 'A' Level (1975–1976) - National University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeThe National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (1983)