Edwin Tong

Edwin Tong Chun Fai (born 1970) (Simplified Chinese: 唐振辉) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer.

Biography

Tong was educated at St. Michael's School and St. Joseph's Institution.[1] Tong read law at the National University of Singapore, graduating in 1994. After admission to the Singapore Bar, Edwin joined Allen & Gledhill LLP where he is now a partner.[1]

His political involvement commenced with grassroots work with various incumbent members of parliament and constituencies, especially the now defunct Jalan Besar GRC.[1] Tong was fielded by the People's Action Party as a candidate in the group representation constituency of the newly-formed Moulmein-Kallang GRC.[1] He was elected, with the team garnering 44, 828 votes or 58.56% of the total votes cast. Tong currently serves as a member of parliament for the sub electoral division of Jalan Besar.

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