SDP announces latest lineup of CEC officers and members; two new faces elected

Opposition Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has announced its latest lineup of Central Executive Committee (CEC) office-bearers and members on Monday (Apr 11).

Following the party’s first two CEC meetings of 2022, all key positions in the CEC have been filled, said SDP in a media release. The current CEC will serve a two-year term from January 2022.

SDP announced two new faces in the CEC, Ms Min Cheong-Subramaniam, who was a candidate for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC in the 2020 General Elections, and Mr Naresh Subramaniam, a media professional.

Three other cadre members were also co-opted to the CEC, Mr Alfred Tan, Mr Francis Yong, and Mr Manimaran Ashukumar.

Mr Tan is an entrepreneur who was a part of SDP’s Holland-Bukit Timah GRC slate of candidates during GE2020.

Mr Yong is a much-valued party stalwart who has served eight terms in the CEC, said SDP.

Meanwhile, Mr Ashukumar is a prominent member of the party’s youth wing, the Young Democrats, alongside Ms Cheong-Subramaniam and Mr Subramaniam.

Former Treasurer Mr Bryan Lim Boon Heng is now Vice Chairman, succeeded by Ms Surayah Akbar.

Dr Chee Soon Juan is retaining his position as Secretary-General of the party.

More details on the current CEC lineup can be found below. /TISG

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