Seah Kian Peng
Seah Kian Peng (Chinese: 謝健平; pinyin: Xiè Jiànpíng; born 5 December 1961) is a Singaporean politician who has been serving as Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore since 2023. He served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 2011 and 2016. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Braddell Heights division of Marine Parade GRC since 2006.
Seah Kian Peng | |
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謝健平 | |
Seah in 2021 | |
Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore | |
Assumed office 2 August 2023 | |
Deputy | Christopher de Souza Jessica Tan |
Preceded by | Tan Chuan-Jin |
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore | |
In office 17 October 2011 – 14 January 2016 | |
Speaker | Michael Palmer (2011–2012) Halimah Yacob (2013–2017) |
Preceded by | Matthias Yao |
Succeeded by | Lim Biow Chuan |
Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC (Braddell Heights) | |
Assumed office 27 April 2006 | |
Preceded by | R. Ravindran |
Majority | 20,143 (15.52%) |
Personal details | |
Born | State of Singapore | 5 December 1961
Political party | People's Action Party |
Spouse | Jean Yap |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
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