| Ong Chit Chung 翁执中 |
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| Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC (Bukit Batok) |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1949 Muar, Johore Bahru Malaysia |
| Died | July 14, 2008 (aged 59) Singapore |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ong |
| Occupation | Military historian |
Ong Chit Chung (Chinese: 翁执中; pinyin: Wēng ZhìZhōng, 1949-01-28 - 2008-07-14) was a Member of Parliament of the Government of Singapore. He was also a military historian with the National University of Singapore. Entering politics in 1988, Ong served the Bukit Batok Constituency for two terms, before the constituency became part of the Bukit Timah GRC in 1996, and the constituency becoming a part of the Jurong GRC in 2001. In 1991, Ong was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Home Affairs and Labour. During his twenty years in politics, Ong had also served as the Chairman for the Government Parliamentary Committees for Education, Defence and Foreign Affairs.[1]
Ong passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2008. His lifetime of work and leadership qualities continue to serve as a reminder of the man's greatness and his contributions to his alma mater, Victoria School. On August 2, 2008, a student-leadership award given out by Victoria has been renamed in honour of the late Ong. This was announced at the School's 132nd Speech Day by principal Low Eng Teong. The "Dr Ong Chit Chung Leadership Award" inspires students of Victoria School to be servant-leaders and emulate the example set by Ong. The first Leadership award was given to Victoria School student Chng Chin Boon, 17. Ong's old Chief Librarian badge that was used when he was a student of Victoria, was presented by Ong's widow to Principal Low. It will be added to the collection of the Victorian Heritage Centre in the School.[2]