Hamid Razak
Hamid Razak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Singapore Parliament for West Coast–Jurong West GRC | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Majority | 29,509 (19.98%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hamid Rahmatullah Abd Razak |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
| Occupation | Orthopaedic surgeon, politician |
Hamid Rahmatullah bin Abdul Razak is a Singaporean politician, orthopaedic surgeon, and academic. He was elected to the Parliament of Singapore in the 2025 general election. He represents the West Coast-Jurong West GRC as a member of the People's Action Party.[1][2]
Medical career
Hamid is known for his subspecialty expertise in knee preservation and orthopaedic sports surgery. He previously led the Sports and Joint Preserving Osteotomy Service at Sengkang General Hospital and served as Site Chief for SingHealth’s Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre.[3]
He has published over 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences. He also trains regional surgeons and serves on editorial boards including BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and Arthroplasty.[4]
Political career
Hamid entered politics under the PAP and was elected in the 2025 Singaporean general election, representing Jurong Spring–Gek Poh in the newly formed West Coast–Jurong West GRC. He succeeded Shawn Huang. His areas of focus include healthcare accessibility, health literacy, youth mentorship, and social mobility.[5]
Personal life
Hamid is married with three children.[6]
References
- ^ Elangovan, Navene (3 May 2025). "Singapore election 2025: PAP team dashes Tan Cheng Bock's hopes by winning 60% of votes in West Coast-Jurong West GRC". The Business Times. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "GE2025: PAP wins West Coast-Jurong West GRC with 60% vote share, keeps Pioneer SMC". The Straits Times. 4 May 2025. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Total Orthopaedic – Dr Hamid Razak
- ^ ATM Editorial Board Interview – Hamid Razak
- ^ Parliament of Singapore – MP Profile: Hamid Razak
- ^ "GE2025: PAP new face Hamid Razak wants to do more for families on the margins in Jurong". The Straits Times. 15 April 2025. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 10 July 2025.