Seeking a platform to air views rationally, constructively

The candidates: Singapore Democratic Party, Singapore Democratic Alliance

Wong Way Weng, 53

Occupation: Quality assurance manager with a pre-school. Has more than 25 years of experience in shipping and logistics companies, with senior management positions in areas including strategic planning and finance

Family: Married with two children aged 25 and 19

Education: Diploma in Finance and Accounting from Temasek Polytechnic; Bachelor's in Business Administration and Master of Science in Quality Management from Britain

Hobbies: Running

Why politics?

I hope to shape people's lives, and because I care. Politics is a good platform for me to speak up constructively and rationally.

Why you?

I am able to communicate effectively the concerns of residents.

What issues will you focus on?

Population and employment.

Favourite spot in Singapore?

Pasir Ris Park

This article was first published on September 1, 2015.
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