Shawn Loh
Shawn Loh | |
|---|---|
| 罗守恩 | |
| Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa) | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Heng Chee How |
| Majority | 47,335 (50.42%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1986 or 1987 Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
Shawn Loh Shou-en (Chinese: 罗守恩; pinyin: Luó Shǒu-ēn) is a Singaporean politician and civil servant, who was elected to the Parliament of Singapore in the 2025 general election. He represents the Jalan Besar GRC as a member of the People's Action Party.[1] Loh replaced Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How.[2]
Career
Loh resigned from the Ministry of Finance in March 2025, sparking speculation that he would contest in the 2025 Singaporean general election.[3] In April 2025, Loh was spotted in a Jalan Besar event led by Minister Josephine Teo and was eventually confirmed to replace retiring Senior Minister of State of Defence Heng Chee How.[4][5] His team would proceed to win with 75% of the vote.[6]
Personal life
Loh is married with 4 children.
References
- ^ Ruoxue, Goh (4 May 2025). "Singapore election 2025: PAP retains Jalan Besar GRC with near 10-point swing". The Business Times. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "GE2025: PAP newcomer Shawn Loh says his son wants to know how he's going to address the cost of living". The Straits Times. 16 April 2025. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Shawn Loh, MOF budget director for 2024 & 2025 resigns, 5th senior civil servant resignation in recent weeks". mothership.sg. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "GE2025: Josephine Teo to lead PAP slate in Jalan Besar GRC, newcomer Shawn Loh to replace Heng Chee How". CNA. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "GE2025: New PAP face Shawn Loh spotted in Jalan Besar as town council unveils master plan". CNA. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "PAP wins Jalan Besar GRC with 75.21% of votes over PAR". AsiaOne. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.