Lily Neo (née Tirtasana; Chinese: 梁莉莉; pinyin: Liáng Lìlì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Niô͘ Lī-lī; born 12 August 1953) is a Singaporean medical practitioner and former politician. A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), she was a Member of Parliament (MP) between 1996 and 2020.[1]
Lily Neo | |
|---|---|
梁莉莉 | |
| Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng) | |
| In office 2015–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Josephine Teo (PAP) |
| Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC (Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng) | |
| In office 2011–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng) | |
| In office 2001–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Kreta Ayer–Tanglin GRC (Kim Seng) | |
| In office 1996–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lily Tirtasana 12 August 1953 Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Citizenship | Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party (1982–2020) |
| Spouse | Dr Ben Neo |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MBBS) |
| Profession | Medical practitioner |
Early life and education
editAn Indonesian Chinese, Neo was born in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on 12 August 1953.[2][3] She studied at Primary Thamrin Methodist School in Medan between 1961 and 1969 before attending Methodist High School in Penang.
She subsequently went on to complete a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1980.[3]
Career
editAfter completing medical school, Neo has been a self-employed medical practitioner since 1981, where she also became a member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP).[3]
Neo made her political debut in the 1996 general election and won. She was elected into Parliament as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Kim Seng ward of Kreta Ayer–Tanglin GRC.
During the 2001 general election, Neo was part of the five-member PAP team contesting in Jalan Besar GRC and won 74.49% of the vote against the opposition Singapore Democratic Alliance. She was elected into Parliament again as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng ward of Jalan Besar GRC.
During the 2006 general election, Neo was part of the five-member PAP team contesting in Jalan Besar GRC and won 69.26% of the vote against the opposition Singapore Democratic Alliance.
During the 2011 general election, she was part of the five-member PAP team contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC and won an uncontested walkover.[4]
During the 2015 general election, Neo was part of the four-member PAP team contesting in Jalan Besar GRC and won 67.75% of the vote against the opposition Worker's Party.[citation needed].
Neo served as the chairperson of Tanjong Pagar Town Council between 2011 and 2015 and chairperson of Jalan Besar Town Council between 2015 and 2020.[5]
She was also Deputy Chairperson for the Social and Family Development Government Parliamentary Committee[6] and Member of the Parliament House Committee and Transport Government Parliamentary Committee.[6]
She previously served as the chairperson for various Government Parliamentary Committees 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 before the 2020 general election.[1]
Personal life
editNeo is married to Dr Ben Neo, a obstetrician and gynaecologist.[10] They have two children. Neo is a Christian and enjoys playing the piano, swimming and reading.[2][3][11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b hermesauto (29 June 2020). "Singapore GE2020: Josephine Teo to head PAP's Jalan Besar GRC team". The Straits Times. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Lily Tirtasana Neo". People's Action Party. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Dr Lily Neo". Parliament of Singapore. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "GE 2011: Election battleground laid out". AsiaOne. 27 April 2011. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ^ "Tanjong Pagar Town Council". Singapore Government. 1 July 2015.
- ^ a b "12th Parliament Of Singapore Government Parliamentary Committees". People's Action Party. 1 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "Milestones". People's Action Party Women's Wing. 1 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 July 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 23 September 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "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.