Ch'ng Jit Koon
Singaporean former politician (1934–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Chinese name, the family name is Ch'ng.
Ch'ng Jit Koon (1934 – 1 March 2024) was a Singaporean former politician. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tiong Bahru Single Member Constituency from 1968 to 1988, the MP for Tiong Bahru Group Representation Constituency from 1989 to 1991, and the MP for Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency from 1992 to 1996.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Tiong Bahru Single Member Constituency, Preceded by ...
Ch'ng Jit Koon | |
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Member of Parliament for Tiong Bahru Single Member Constituency | |
In office 6 May 1968 – 17 August 1988 | |
Preceded by | Lee Teck Him |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Member of Parliament for Tiong Bahru Group Representation Constituency | |
In office 9 January 1989 – 14 August 1991 | |
Preceded by | constituency established |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Member of Parliament for Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency | |
In office 6 January 1992 – 16 December 1996 | |
Preceded by | Lee Chee Onn |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 1934 Straits Settlements |
Died | 1 March 2024 (aged 90) Singapore |
Alma mater | Nanyang University |
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Ch'ng also served as the Second Adviser to Tanjong Pagar Grassroots from 1975 to 1996 and served as Senior Minister of State for Community Development from 1985 to 1991. He also introduced ministerial walkabouts.[1] On 1 March 2024, Ch'ng died at 90.[2]