Low Thia Khiang (Traditional Chinese: 劉程強, Simplified Chinese: 刘程强, Pinyin: Liú Chéngqiáng; born 1956) is a politician and businessman from Singapore. He is currently the Secretary-General (leader) of the opposition Workers' Party of Singapore, and since 1991 has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the constituency of Hougang.
Low is currently one of only two elected opposition MPs in Singapore's Parliament (the other being Chiam See To...
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Low Thia Khiang (Traditional Chinese: 劉程強, Simplified Chinese: 刘程强, Pinyin: Liú Chéngqiáng; born 1956) is a politician and businessman from Singapore. He is currently the Secretary-General (leader) of the opposition Workers' Party of Singapore, and since 1991 has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the constituency of Hougang.
Low is currently one of only two elected opposition MPs in Singapore's Parliament (the other being Chiam See Tong of the Singapore Democratic Alliance).
Low was educated at Lik Teck Primary School and Chung Cheng High School (Main), before going on to study at Nanyang University where he majored in Chinese Language & Literature, and Government & Public Administration. In 1981, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Chinese Studies at the National University of Singapore. In 1982, he completed a Diploma in Education. He worked as a teacher for a few years, before starting his own business.
Low joined the Workers' Party in 1982, and was...
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