Age, Biography and Wiki
Charles Chong was born on 24 June, 1953 in Colony of Singapore, is a Former Singaporean politician. Discover Charles Chong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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24 June, 1953 |
| Birthday |
24 June |
| Birthplace |
Colony of Singapore |
| Nationality |
Singapore
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 70 years old group.
Charles Chong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Charles Chong height not available right now. We will update Charles Chong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Marc Chong, Glenn Chong |
Charles Chong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Charles Chong worth at the age of 70 years old? Charles Chong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Charles Chong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Politician |
Charles Chong Social Network
Timeline
Charles Chong You Fook (born 24 June 1953) is a Singaporean former politician who served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 2011 and 2020.
Chong represented Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in Yishun East from 1988 to 1991, Eunos GRC between 1991 and 1996 in Pasir Ris, Pasir Ris GRC in Elias from 1997 to 2001, Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC in Punggol Central from 2001 to 2011, Joo Chiat Single Member Constituency (SMC) from 2011 to 2015, and Punggol East SMC from 2015 to 2020.
In the 2001 general elections, the GRC was not contested and resulted in a walkover for Chong and his party in this GRC.
In the 2006 general elections, the PAP contested Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC against the Singapore Democratic Alliance.
The PAP won with 68.70% of the votes in this GRC.
Chong contested the Joo Chiat SMC in the 2011 general elections after its incumbent MP, Chan Soo Sen, retired from politics.
He won 9,666 or 51.02% of the votes against Yee Jenn Jong from the Workers' Party.
Chong was elected Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament.
In the 2015 general elections, the PAP fielded Chong in the opposition-held Punggol East SMC and unseated the incumbent Lee Li Lian of the Workers' Party with 51.76% of the vote.
In Dec 2016, Chong announced he was diagnosed with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis three years ago and had a liver transplant on 1 Dec 2016, which his younger son Glenn, donated part of his liver.
He was given 8 weeks Medical Leave and his duty was covered by Teo Chee Hean during his absence.
He served as Acting Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore from 7 August to 11 September 2017, following the resignation of Halimah Yacob on 7 August 2017.
Chong was educated at St. Michael's School and Saint Joseph's Institution before enrolling into Sydney Technical College to study aircraft engineering.
On 11 January 2018, Chong was appointed chairman of the Select Committee on Deliberate Online Falsehoods.
He is the longest serving PAP back-bencher in Parliament and served as Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Singapore, as well as Acting Speaker when Halimah Yacob quit Parliament to stand for elected presidency.
Chong announced his retirement from politics on 27 June 2020.
Chong is married and has two children.
