Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal bin Ibrahim is a politician from Singapore. A member of the country's governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is currently a Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport.[1][2] He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2006.
Career
Faishal began his career at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, before joining the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1996 as a Senior Tutor. He became an Associate Professor of the University in 2000.[3]
Political career
Faishal was first elected to parliament at the 2006 general election as an MP for the Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency. At the 2011 general election, he was elected as an MP for the Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency.
In July 2012, Faishal was appointed a Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport.[4]
Education
Faishal had his early education at Telok Kurau East Primary School, Bedok South Primary School, Bedok View Secondary School and Nanyang Junior College. He then went on the National University of Singapore, where he completed Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science degrees in Real Estate Management. He subsequently earned a PhD in Management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
Personal and family life
A Muslim, Faishal is married and has two children.[5]
References
- ↑ Singapore Parliament – Current MPs at channelnewsasia.com, retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ Career in logistics has its rewards, young people told, The Straits Times, 17 October 2013.
- ↑ Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at parl.gov.sg, retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ Sweeping changes to Singapore cabinet announced, asiaone.com, 31 July 2012.
- ↑ Muhammad Faishal at neesoon.org, retrieved 29 January 2014.
