From 2017 to 2024, Chong worked at the
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She subsequently joined the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) in June 2024, working in the social impact sector.
Political career Chong joined the
Workers' Party (WP) in the second-half of 2024. She served as a volunteer caseworker at Meet-the-People Sessions in
Aljunied GRC alongside Member of Parliament (MP)
Gerald Giam. On Polling Day, the WP narrowly lost the GRC, winning 47.37% of the total votes. This was the second smallest victory margin for the PAP, allowing WP candidates in Tampines GRC to be eligible for a
Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP). In June 2025, Chong was co-opted to the Central Executive Committee along with fellow NCMP Andre Low,
Abdul Muhaimin and
Kenneth Tiong. Chong was appointed as Youth Wing President replacing
Jamus Lim. == Notes ==