Melvin Yong
Melvin Yong Yik Chye (simplified Chinese: 杨益财; traditional Chinese: 楊益財; pinyin: Yáng Yì Cái; born 19 February 1972) is a Singaporean politician and Member of the 13th Parliament of Singapore for the Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency. He is a politician from Singapore’s main governing political party, the People’s Action Party (PAP) and also serves in the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) as Director of Industrial Relations (Field). Yong is also the Executive Secretary of the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) and Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) union.[1]
Education
Yong attended The Chinese High School (1985–1988) and National Junior College (1989–1990).[2] He took on a SPF scholarship in 1992 and graduated from Nanyang Technological University in 1995 with a degree in Accountancy. In 2005, he received his Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Leicester.
Career
Yong was an Assistant Commissioner of Police with the Singapore Police Force (SPF). He joined the SPF in 1995 and retired in August 2015. During his tenure, he held various appointments, including Deputy Director (Planning & Organisation), Director (Administration & Finance), Commander of Clementi Police Division and Director (Public Affairs).[3]
In September 2015, Yong joined the NTUC as the Director of Industrial Relations (Field). As of March 2016, he also holds the position of Executive Secretary of the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) and Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) union.[1]
On 19 August 2015, Yong was introduced as one of the PAP candidates to be fielded in Tanjong Pagar GRC at the 2015 General Election. On 11 September 2015, the PAP team for Tanjong Pagar GRC consisting of Chan Chun Sing, Indranee Rajah, Chia Shi-Lu, Joan Pereira and Melvin Yong won with 77.8% of the total votes.[4]
Personal life
Yong is married and has two children with his wife Connie.[5]
References
- 1 2 "New MP and Aljunied candidate take up senior posts at NTUC". The Straits Times. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ↑ "Melvin Yong CV" (PDF).
- ↑ "Senior police officer Melvin Yong retiring on Aug 16: SPF". The Straits Times. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ↑ "GE2015: PAP retains Tanjong Pagar GRC with 77.7 per cent of votes". The Straits Times. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ↑ "MELVIN YONG YIK CHYE" (PDF). PAP. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
External links
- Melvin Yong Yik Chye - Parliament of Singapore
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