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Indie Contenders in SG's GE2025
The upcoming Singapore General Election 2025 is set to break new ground, with two independent candidates, Jeremy Tan and Darryl Lo, joining the race. Here's a quick lowdown on these trailblazers:
Jeremy Tan
Age: 34Motivation: Spurred by personal encounters – his mom's cancer diagnosis in '20 and family members losing jobs due to COVID-19 – Tan decided to dive into politics, selling his company to focus on making a change[1][2].
Target: Mountbatten Single Member Constituency (SMC)Opponent: Goh Sze Kee from the ruling People's Action Party (PAP)[1]Goal: Improve living standards for upcoming generations by becoming a policy changer, not just an activist[1]
Darryl Lo
Background: A SMU law grad hailing from Bukit Purmei, Lo aims to bring fresh voices to the Parliament, believing they'll lead to more thoughtful policies[1].
Target: Radin Mas SMCOpponents: Incumbent PAP MP Melvin Yong and PAR’s Kumar Appavoo[1]Platform: Pushing for diverse perspectives to foster better policy discussions[1]
Tan and Lo, from tech-related industries, are shooting for surprises, joining the 89 newcomers in this election, a record high surpassing the 76 from 202o. Over 211 candidates will compete for seats in SG GE2025, with 2,758,846 registered voters set to cast their ballots in the May 3 polls. [Source: Bernama]
[1] GE2025: Who's standing where in Singapore's general election?[2] Independent candidate Jeremey Tan sells his business to focus on politics[3] [Enrichment Data]
- In the upcoming Singapore General Election 2025, politics is set to evolve as two independent candidates, Jeremy Tan and Darryl Lo, join the race.
- Jeremy Tan, a tech entrepreneur, was inspired to enter politics following personal experiences, such as his mother's cancer diagnosis in 2020 and family members losing jobs due to COVID-19.
- Tan aims to make a difference by focusing on the Mountbatten Single Member Constituency (SMC) in the elections, with Goh Sze Kee from the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) being his main opponent.
- Darryl Lo, a graduate of SMU law, intends to bring fresh voices to the Parliament, believing they will contribute to more thoughtful policies.
- Lo targets the Radin Mas SMC in this election, facing incumbent PAP MP Melvin Yong and PAR’s Kumar Appavoo as his main opponents.
- Both Tan and Lo, originating from tech-related industries, are striving for surprises, joining the record 89 newcomers in this election, which surpasses the 76 from 2020.
- Within Singapore General Election 2025, 211 candidates are contesting for seats, with 2,758,846 registered voters set to participate in the polls on May 3rd.
- The tech industry isn't just shaping business and tech news; it's starting to impact politics and policy-and-legislation discussions through the endeavors of contenders like Jeremy Tan and Darryl Lo.
