Hong Kah North MP Amy Khor to retire from politics

Veteran MP plans to continue advocating issues like sustainability and active ageing

- Tay Hong Yi

Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Transport and Sustainability and the Environment, will not contest the 2025 General Election after 24 years of service.

She is looking to advocate issues including sustainability and active ageing in either the community or the private sector, drawing from her experience in the Government, she told The Straits Times in an interview on April 14.

"Since I'm hale and hearty, I can look at what my next chapter would be, what I can contribute in, and pursue some of my aspirations, things I've not been able to do in the last 24 years," she said.

Speaking about the sustainability sector, Dr Khor said: "These are things I've been doing for quite a while, and I'm really keen to look at how else I can contribute in terms of promoting the industry (and) continue to raise industry standards."

She added: "In terms of promoting active ageing, I intend to walk the talk as I retire. I'm 67 years old, or young, so I think it's as timely as it can get to make way for party renewal (and) step down."

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced Dr Khor's move, in response to questions from the media at a press conference to unveil the PAP slate for Chua Chu Kang GRC and Bukit Gombak SMC on April 14.

Thanking Dr Khor for her many years of service, DPM Gan paid tribute to how she brought together the community in Hong Kah North as well as the wider area.