Ex-Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim in talks to return to academia: NUS
He was an associate professor in real estate before joining politics.
Former Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim is reportedly in talks to return to academia at the National University of Singapore (NUS), according to a statement provided to Mothership on August 24. NUS confirmed that discussions are underway regarding Faishal's potential return. Before his political career, Faishal was an associate professor in NUS's real estate department.
He entered politics for the first time in the 2006 General Elections and has held various portfolios, most recently serving as a Member of Parliament for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, a position he won in the 2025 election. Faishal also served as a Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs. He resigned from politics and his role as an MP on July 20 following an email received by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from a concerned female citizen about her interactions with Faishal.
Although no criminal offense was committed, there were concerns about Faishal's conduct not meeting the standards expected of a political office holder and MP. Zaqy Mohamad succeeded Faishal in his position.
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