SINGAPORE — Once touted as an up-and-coming member of the ruling party's fourth generation (4G) of leaders, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin has resigned as Speaker of Parliament, Member of Parliament (MP) and member of the People Action's Party (PAP) over his
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that he had accepted Mr Tan's resignation in February, but had wanted to ensure that Mr Tan's Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency residents were taken care of.
"This means to counsel, to correct, to admonish, and ultimately, if necessary, to remove the MP from the party and Parliament."FROM CAREER SOLDIER TO FAST-TRACK MINISTER In May 2011, he was elected as an MP as part of the Marine Parade GRC team led by party stalwart Mr Goh Chok Tong. Mr Tan has remained MP for the Kembangan-Chai Chee ward since then.
The analysts had noted his rapid rise through the ranks in Cabinet and thought he was earmarked for greater responsibilities.
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