Former Chua Chu Kang MP Tang See Chim, advocate for displaced farmers, dies at 94
He once declined the chance to move to another constituency, choosing instead to help thousands of residents facing resettlement.
Tang See Chim, a former Member of Parliament for the Chua Chu Kang constituency, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. Throughout his 22-year tenure in politics, Tang dedicated himself to advocating for residents affected by resettlement, a challenge faced by the rapidly developing rural constituency. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong remembered Tang as someone who set aside a promising legal career to serve the nation's early years and contribute to the country's development.
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