Dr Haresh Singaraju and Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari Nominated as Members of Parliament in Singapore
Los Angeles/Jan 05, 2026
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Dr Haresh Singaraju, a family physician with National University Polyclinics, and Mr Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari, the general secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees are selected among the nine individuals. Both are recognised for their strong track records in public service, community engagement and professional leadership.
Singapore is set to welcome two Indian-origin professionals into Parliament as part of the latest cohort of Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs), reflecting the growing contribution of the Indian community to the country’s public life.
The 9 individuals are:
- Mr Azhar Othman, executive chairman of Enercon Asia
- Associate Professor Goh Toh Chuan Kenneth, President of Singapore Aquatics
- Dr Haresh Singaraju, family physician at National University Polyclinics
- Associate Professor Terence Ho Wai Luen, academic/university administrator
- Ms Kuah Boon Theng SC, managing director of Legal Clinic LLC
- Mr Mark Lee Kean Phi, CEO of Sing Lun Holdings
- Dr Neo Kok Beng, Founder and CEO of NEO Aeronautics Pte Ltd
- Professor Kenneth Poon Kin Loong, professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
- Mr Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari, general secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees
The nine nominated MPs were chosen from a large pool of candidates following a nationwide call for nominations, underscoring the competitive nature of the selection process. Most of the appointees will be entering Parliament for the first time, bringing with them diverse experiences from healthcare, labour representation, education, law, business and technology. One nominee, Mark Lee Kean Phi, will return for a second term after previously serving as an NMP.
The new NMPs will formally receive their appointments from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam before taking their oaths at the next parliamentary sitting later this month. Parliamentary leaders have expressed confidence that the group’s varied backgrounds and expertise will enrich legislative discussions and contribute meaningfully to national debates.
The NMP scheme was established to broaden the range of voices in Parliament by appointing individuals who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields. Each term lasts two-and-a-half years, with up to nine NMPs serving at any one time. The inclusion of two Indian-origin Singaporeans in the new cohort continues a tradition of diverse representation in the House.
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