Singapore Democrats
Prof Paul Tambyah was elected party Chairman at the SDP’s 18th Ordinary Party Conference held over the weekend. A medical specialist, Prof Tambyah comes into the position with strong support of party cadres.
Outgoing Chairperson Wong Souk Yee completed her term as Chairman and supported Prof Tambyah’s taking up the position. “I’m proud to support Paul’s chairmanship and I’m sure the rest of my colleagues look forward to his leadership in the party,” Dr Wong said.
On assuming the post, Prof Tambyah urged Singaporeans to be more active on political matters: “I hope that more academics, professionals, and young people in particular will step up to be involved in civil society and politics in Singapore. This is a particularly important time for our country when there are uncertainties about the economy and also serious questions about governance issues including the elected presidency.”
He added that, “The SDP has never shied away from holding the government accountable to the people and I am happy to be a part of the SDP’s efforts for the good of Singaporeans.”
Dr Chee Soon Juan remained as Secretary-General. He told members at the conference to keep their eyes on the build-up to the next general elections.
“Even though the elections are still a couple of years away, we must continue our work to raise important issues and get the party ready for the next contest,” he told conference delegates.
“Singapore is at a cross-roads,” he said, “and with the PAP losing its way, it is crucial that the SDP works hard to get into Parliament and give Singaporeans hope in our future.”
A new addition to the CEC is Mr Damanhuri Abas who was a candidate at the Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC in the 2015 General Elections.
The following is the new CEC line-up:
Paul Tambyah, Chairman
John Tan, Vice-Chairman
Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General
Christopher Ang, Assistant Secretary-General
Bryan Lim, Treasurer
Wong Souk Yee, Assistant Treasurer
Damanhuri Abas
Jufri Salim
Mansura Sajahan
Gerald Sng
Matthew Tan
Francis Yong