MP Xie Yao Quan hopes to be fielded in Jurong Central SMC

Jurong GRC MP Xie Yao Quan said he hopes to stand in the new Jurong Central SMC in the upcoming general election, so he can continue serving residents there.

- Christine Tan

Mr Xie, who has represented the Jurong Central ward since he was elected in 2020, said: "We have rolled out a number of initiatives and programmes in the last few years, but in our minds, really, we've only just begun."

"Whether I will stay here or not, ultimately, it's up to PM (Lawrence Wong) to decide," he told reporters during a walkabout in Jurong West on March 23.

He added that the plan is for Jurong Central to form a town council with Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, if the ruling party's MPs in those constituencies are elected.

"So in terms of municipal matters, Jurong Central SMC will be well taken care of," he said. "As it is, the Jurong Central division, together with four of the divisions in the new Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, are already served by the same town council, so we want some continuity there."