Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is a Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chua Chu Kang GRC for Keat Hong since July 2020.

The Honourable Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim MP
Member of the Singapore Parliament for Chua Chu Kang GRC (Keat Hong)
Incumbent
Assumed office 10 July 2020
Preceded by	Zaqy Mohamad (PAP)
Majority	17,520 (17.28%)
Personal details
Born	1981 (age 38–39) Singapore
Nationality	Singaporean
Political party	People's Action Party (2020 - Present)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer

In this Malay name, the name Rahim is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Zhulkarnain.

Early life

Zhulkarnain was born into a family consisting of his parents and five other siblings.[1] His father was the sole breadwinner of the family.[1]

Career

Zhulkarnain is a partner at Dentons Rodyk and Davidson law firm.[2]

Politics

Zhulkarnain was fielded in 2020 Singaporean general election to contest in Chua Chu Kang Group Representation Constituency (GRC) on People's Action Party's ticket against Progress Singapore Party.[3] Zhulkarnain's running mates were Gan Kim Yong, Low Yen Ling, Don Wee.[3] On 11 July 2020, Zhulkarnain was declared to be elected to represent Chua Chu Kang GRC in the 14th Parliament of Singapore, garnering 58.64% of the valid votes.[4]

References

1. "GE2020: PAP's new candidates for Chua Chu Kang GRC come from 'less represented' backgrounds, say their pasts don't define them". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
2. hermesauto (2020-06-25). "Singapore GE2020: PAP introduces most senior crop of election candidates so far, including former IMDA chief". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
3. "GE2020: Chua Chu Kang GRC's PAP team to face challenge from PSP". CNA. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
4. hermesauto (2020-07-11). "GE2020 official results: PAP team wins with 58.6% of votes in Chua Chu Kang GRC". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-07-11.