Chia Shi-Lu

Chia was born on 13 October 1971 to a middle-class family and is the older of two brothers. He studied in Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and National Junior College. In 1990, Chia received the President's Scholarship to study medicine at the National University of Singapore; he graduated in 1995. == Career ==

After graduating, Chia worked overseas in Switzerland, Japan, London and Boston. Political career Chia joined the People's Action Party in 2009. On 12 April 2020, Chia made a Facebook post detailing his trip to Alexandra Village Hawker Centre to distribute masks amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. He was criticised for apparently violating the circuit breaker (stay-at-home order) to campaign. Chia defended himself, stating that he was there to educate the public to wear masks. The PAP announced that it was suspending all ground engagement activities the next day. Chia did not contest in the 2020 general election, and hence stepped down as MP. == References ==