Lily Neo
Lily Neo | |
|---|---|
梁莉莉 | |
| Member of the Singapore Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng) | |
| In office 2011–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Yeo Ning Hong (PAP) |
| Succeeded by | Josephine Teo (PAP) |
| Member of the Singapore Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC | |
| In office 2001–2015 | |
| Member of Parliament for Kreta Ayer-Tanglin GRC | |
| In office 1996–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lily Tirtasana 12 August 1953 Medan, Indonesia |
| Citizenship | Singaporean |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ben Neo |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Singapore |
| Education | Methodist High School (Penang) |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
| Occupation | doctor, poltician |
| Profession | Medical Doctor, Politician |
Lily Neo (née Tirtasana) (Chinese: 梁莉莉; pinyin: Liáng Lìlì; born 12 August 1953) is a Singaporean medical practitioner and former politician. Neo retired from politics following the Singapore 2020 General Election.
A former member of the People's Action Party (PAP) and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng constituency within Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency (GRC).[1]
Early life and education[]
An ethnic Chinese, Neo[2] was born in Medan, Indonesia on 12 August 1953.[3] She studied at Primary Thamrin Methodist School in Medan from 1961 to 1969. Thereafter, she attended Methodist High School in Penang and furthered her studies in Australia before graduating with MB Bch BAO; LRCPO and LRCSI Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1980.[3]
Neo relinquished her Indonesian citizenship and has been a Singaporean for more than 35 years.[citation needed]
Career[]
After obtaining her medical degree, Neo became a self-employed medical practitioner, a job she has kept since 1982. She is also a member of the People's Action Party.[3]
Neo entered politics in 1996 and was elected to Parliament as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kim Seng within Kreta Ayer–Tanglin Group Representation Constituency (GRC) during the Singapore General Election in January 1997. Subsequently, she served as an MP for Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng in Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency for three consecutive terms (2001, 2006 & 2015) and Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency for one term (2011).
At the 2011 General Elections, she moved to Tanjong Pagar GRC and was re-elected to serve as an MP for Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng as there was no electoral opposition in Tanjong Pagar.[4]
She returned to Jalan Besar GRC at the General Election 2015 when her ward was transferred back to the GRC.
Neo served as Chairperson for Tanjong Pagar Town Council until 2015 and was the chairman of Jalan Besar Town Council from 2015-2020, she was succeeded by Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah. [5] and Deputy Chairperson for the Social and Family Development Government Parliamentary Committee[6] and Member for the Parliament House Committee and Transport Government Parliamentary Committee.[6] She previously served as Chairperson for various Government Parliamentary Committees, Chairperson for Jalan Besar Town Council and Treasurer for PAP Women's Wing,[7] and has supported social measures to support the low-income, particularly the elderly and young children.[8][9]
Neo retired from politics in July 2020 and was succeeded by Josephine Teo. [1]
Personal life[]
Neo is married to obstetrician and gynaecologist Ben Neo.[10] They have two children and five grandchildren. Neo is a Christian and enjoys playing the piano, swimming and reading.[2][3][11]
See also[]
- List of Singapore MPs
- List of current Singapore MPs
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b hermesauto (2020-06-29). "Singapore GE2020: Josephine Teo to head PAP's Jalan Besar GRC team". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Lily Tirtasana Neo". People's Action Party. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Dr Lily Neo". Parliament of Singapore. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "GE 2011: Election battleground laid out". AsiaOne. April 27, 2011. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ^ "Tanjong Pagar Town Council". Singapore Government. July 1, 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "12th Parliament Of Singapore Government Parliamentary Committees". People's Action Party. July 1, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ^ "Milestones". People's Action Party Women's Wing. July 1, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ^ Ashley Chia (17 September 2013). "Intervene early to help needy children: Lily Neo". Today. Singapore.
- ^ Ng E-Jay (27 August 2008). "Dr Lily Neo speaks out vociferously over aid for poorest households". Sgpolitics.net (blog). Archived from the original on 19 December 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Profile | SG Tatler". Sg.asiatatler.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ^ "15 Years Member of Parliament Dr. Lily Neo". Korean Press. 24 April 2012. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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