Teo Ho Pin
Encyclopedia
Dr. Teo Ho Pin is a Singaporean
politician
from the People's Action Party
(PAP) who has been serving as a Member of Parliament
in Singapore
since 1996. He is currently the Member of Parliament
(MP) of the Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency
in Singapore
. He is also the Mayor of North West Community Development Council
(CDC).
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
from the People's Action Party
People's Action Party
The People's Action Party is the leading political party in Singapore. It has been the city-state's ruling political party since 1959....
(PAP) who has been serving as a 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,...
in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
since 1996. He is currently 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) of the Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency
Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency
Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The seat consists the main portion of Bukit Panjang and was formed in the 2006 electoral boundary redraw...
in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. He is also the Mayor of North West Community Development Council
North West Community Development Council
The North West Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are funded in part by the government although they are free to engage in fund-raising...
(CDC).
Political Terms of Office
- ( 23 Dec 1996 till 17 Oct 2001 ) Sembawang GRC
- ( 25 Oct 2001 till 19 April 2006 ) Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC
- ( 6 May 2006 till 19 April 2011 ) Bukit Panjang Single Member ConstituencyBukit Panjang Single Member ConstituencyBukit Panjang Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The seat consists the main portion of Bukit Panjang and was formed in the 2006 electoral boundary redraw...
- ( 9th May 2011 till next election) Bukit Panjang Single Member ConstituencyBukit Panjang Single Member ConstituencyBukit Panjang Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The seat consists the main portion of Bukit Panjang and was formed in the 2006 electoral boundary redraw...
Education
- Jurong Town Primary School
- New Town Secondary SchoolNew Town Secondary SchoolNew Town Secondary School is a secondary school in Singapore, and its present location is currently located at Dover Road. It was established in 1965...
- National Junior CollegeNational Junior CollegeNational Junior College is the first junior college established by the Ministry Of Education, located in Bukit Timah, Singapore. It is considered as one of the top five junior colleges in Singapore. NJC offers a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to the GCE 'A' Levels...
- 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....
(B.Sc (Hon) in Building (1985)) - Heriot-Watt UniversityHeriot-Watt UniversityHeriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
(M.Sc in Project Management (1987)) - Heriot-Watt UniversityHeriot-Watt UniversityHeriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
(PhD in Building (1990))
Other Notable Appointments Held
- Senior Tutor to Senior Lecturer 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....
(1985–1999) - President, Singapore Institute of Building (1996–2002)
- President, Consumers' Association of Singapore (1999–2001)
- Chairman, HollandHolland-Bukit Timah Group Representation ConstituencyHolland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency is a four-member Group Representation Constituency located in the central, western and northern areas of Singapore...
-Bukit PanjangBukit PanjangBukit Panjang is a suburban area situated in the Central North-Western part of Singapore. The Bukit Panjang Planning Area, located in the West Region, encompasses the Housing Development Board's housing estate of Bukit Panjang New Town and the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.-Etymology:Bukit in the...
Town Council (2001-current)