Ong Soh Khim

Associate Professor Ong Soh Khim (Chinese: 王素琴; pinyin: Wáng Sùqín) was a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) in Singapore from January 2005 to April 2006. She was appointed by Singapore’s President S R Nathan in December 2004. Born and raised in a working class family in Singapore, Ong studied at Beatty Primary School, Ang Mo Kio Primary School and Ang Mo Kio Secondary School, and did her A levels at National Junior College. After enrolling at ... more

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