New face Jackson Lam will be an asset to Parliament: Shanmugam

Former PAP branch chairman in Hougang is 'very good on the ground', says minister

- Deepanraj Ganesan

Mr Jackson Lam, the former PAP branch chairman in Hougang, will be an asset to the party, Government and Parliament if he runs in the upcoming election, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said on March 29.

Speaking during a constituency event in Nee Soon GRC, where he is the anchor minister, Mr Shanmugam said of Mr Lam: "He was my branch secretary, and he is very good on the ground. I would love to see him contest the elections."

Asked by reporters if Mr Lam would be fielded in Nee Soon, Mr Shanmugam said: "Well, from anywhere. He will be an asset to the party, to the Government and Parliament wherever he contests from. Where he contests, and whether he contests, you have to wait and see."

Mr Shanmugam was speaking to the media on the sidelines of a community pop-up market event organised by DBS Bank.

Mr Lam, who stepped down as PAP branch chairman in Hougang SMC on Feb 17, was also at the event.

The 40-year-old is one of a number of new faces recently seen at Nee Soon constituency events.