Dixie Tan
Dixie Tan-Lee Mo Chun (Chinese: 李慕真; pinyin: Lǐ Mù Zhēn; 6 November 1935 – 23 April 2014) was a Singaporean cardiologist and politician, who served as the MP for the Ulu Pandan constituency from 1984 to 1991.[1] She was a member of the People's Action Party (PAP).[1]
Dixie Tan | |
|---|---|
李慕真 | |
| Member of Parliament for Ulu Pandan SMC Singapore | |
| In office 22 December 1984 – 31 August 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Chiang Hai Ding |
| Succeeded by | Lim Boon Heng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1935 |
| Died | 23 April 2014 (aged 78) Singapore |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Tan Ngoh Chuan |
| Children | 4 (including one who predeceased his parents) |
| Profession | Cardiologist |
| Website | Dixie Tan Memorial |
In 1984, she became a member of the Parliament of Singapore after she was nominated unopposed on Nomination Day, shortly before the 1984 general election.[1] Tan became one of three new female members to enter Parliament in 1984, together with Aline Wong and Yu-Foo Yee Shoon.[2] The trio became the first women to serve in Parliament in fourteen years.[1] She represented Ulu Pandan in parliament until her retirement in 1991.[1] She then worked as a family and marital therapist.[2]
Dr. Dixie Tan died at Singapore General Hospital on 23 April 2014, aged 78, following a two-month illness with brain cancer. She was survived by her husband, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Tan Ngoh Chuan, and their three children. A fourth child died in 2013. Her funeral was held at the Paya Lebar Methodist Church.[1]
References
- Kotwani, Monica (23 April 2014). "Former PAP MP Dr Dixie Tan dies aged 78". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 25 April 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- Lah, Goh Chin (23 April 2014). "Former PAP MP Dixie Tan dies". Strait Times Singapolitics. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.