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| constituency_MP2 = [[Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency|Bukit Panjang SMC]]
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| majority2 = 2,509 (7.46%)
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| constituency_MP3 = [[Holland–Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency|Holland–Bukit Timah GRC]]<br />(Zhenghua)
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| majority2 = 2,509 (7.46%)
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| constituency_MP3 = [[Holland–Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency|Holland–Bukit Timah GRC]]<br>([[Zhenghua]])
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| term_start3 = 6 May 2006
| term_end3 = 23 June 2020
| term_end3 = 23 June 2020
| predecessor3 = [[Gan Kim Yong]]
| predecessor3 = [[Gan Kim Yong]]
| successor3 = [[Edward Chia]]
| successor3 = [[Edward Chia]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|03|20|df=y}}<ref name="Parliament Profile">{{Cite web|url=https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/liang-eng-hwa|title=MP &#124; Parliament of Singapore}}</ref><ref name="CV">{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.sg/mp/liang-eng-hwa?viewcv=Liang%20Eng%20Hwa|title=Parliament of Singapore : MP Liang Eng Hwa's CV|access-date=7 August 2024|website=Parliament of Singapore |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522000147/http://www.parliament.gov.sg/mp/liang-eng-hwa?viewcv=Liang%20Eng%20Hwa|archive-date=22 May 2013}}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Singapore in Malaysia|State of Singapore]]
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'''Liang Eng Hwa''' ({{lang-zh|s=连荣华|p=Lián Rónghuá}}; born 20 March 1964)<ref name="Parliament Profile" /><ref name="CV" /> is a Singaporean politician and banker. A member of the governing [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he has been the [[14th Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] representing [[Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency|Bukit Panjang SMC]] since 2020 and previously the Zhenghua division of [[Holland–Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency|Holland–Bukit Timah GRC]] between 2006 and 2020.<ref name="Mr Liang Eng Hwa">{{cite web|date=2 February 2012|title=Mr Liang Eng Hwa|url=http://www.parliament.gov.sg/mp/liang-eng-hwa?viewcv=Liang%20Eng%20Hwa|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710211033/http://www.parliament.gov.sg/mp/liang-eng-hwa?viewcv=Liang%20Eng%20Hwa|archive-date=10 July 2012|access-date=6 February 2012|publisher=Parliament of Singapore}}</ref>


==Education==
'''Liang Eng Hwa''' is a Singaporean politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for [[Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency|Bukit Panjang SMC]] since 10 July 2020.
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Liang attended Bukit Panjang English School and [[Anderson Secondary School]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Liang|first=Eng Hwa|title=CV Mr Liang Eng Hwa|url=https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cv_mr-liang-eng-hwa.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719113744/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cv_mr-liang-eng-hwa.pdf|archive-date=19 July 2020|access-date=30 July 2020|publisher=Parliament of Singapore}}</ref> before graduating from [[Singapore Polytechnic]] in 1984 with a [[Polytechnic (Singapore)|diploma]] in [[civil engineering]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2020 |title=Using the money his father left for housing to pursue an overseas education |url=https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/news/sp/using-the-money-his-father-left-for-housing-to-pursue-an-overseas-education |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=www.sp.edu.sg |language=en}}</ref>


He subsequently went on to complete a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] with first class honours degree at the [[University of Melbourne]].<ref name=":0" />
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He was the [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for [[Holland–Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency|Holland–Bukit Timah GRC]] from 6 May 2006 to 23 June 2020. He is a [[Buddhist]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2 February 2012|title=Mr Liang Eng Hwa|url=http://www.parliament.gov.sg/mp/liang-eng-hwa?viewcv=Liang%20Eng%20Hwa|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710211033/http://www.parliament.gov.sg/mp/liang-eng-hwa?viewcv=Liang%20Eng%20Hwa|archive-date=10 July 2012|access-date=6 February 2012|work=Parliament of Singapore|publisher=Government of Singapore}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Career==
Liang was a managing director at [[DBS Bank]] and a board member of the [[Urban Redevelopment Authority]] from 2009 to 2018.<ref name=":0" />
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Liang was born in [[Singapore]] on 20 March 1964. He attended [[Bukit Panjang Primary School|Bukit Panjang English School]] and [[Anderson Secondary School]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Liang|first=Eng Hwa|title=CV Mr Liang Eng Hwa|url=https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cv_mr-liang-eng-hwa.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719113744/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cv_mr-liang-eng-hwa.pdf|archive-date=19 July 2020|access-date=30 July 2020|website=Parliament of Singapore}}</ref> He completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering at [[Singapore Polytechnic]] in 1984. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the [[University of Melbourne]], obtaining [[First-class honours|First Class Honours]].<ref name=":0" />


==Political career==
==Political career==
Liang started serving as an MP in 2006 after a walkover victory in the [[2006 Singaporean general election|2006 General Election]] as one of five members of the [[Group Representation Constituency]] (GRC). He was the MP in charge of [[Zhenghua]] district within the GRC during his first term. In [[2011 Singaporean general election|2011]], he contested again representing the team from the PAP which was led by Minister [[Vivian Balakrishnan]] together with [[Christopher de Souza]] and [[Sim Ann]] in a reduced-size (from 5 MPs to 4) [[Holland–Bukit Timah GRC]]. They faced heavy challenges from Team-A of the [[Singapore Democratic Party]] (SDP) which was represented by [[Ang Yong Guan]], [[Tan Jee Say]], Michelle Lee and [[Vincent Wijeysingha]]. He was then appointed Chairperson of Finance, Trade & Industry Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) in the [[14th Parliament of Singapore]].<ref>http://www.elections.gov.sg/elections_results2011.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513155116/http://www.elections.gov.sg/elections_results2011.html |date=13 May 2011 }} ''Singapore Elections Department : 2011 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS''</ref> The PAP team managed to win 60.1% of the votes against their rookie competitors. Liang was officially declared as an MP for his second term on 9 May 2011.<ref>http://www.elections.gov.sg/gazette%5CG_ParE2011%5C2011-05-09%20Candidates%20declared%20to%20have%20been%20elected.pdf#zoom=100 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624005440/http://www.elections.gov.sg/gazette/G_ParE2011/2011-05-09%20Candidates%20declared%20to%20have%20been%20elected.pdf#zoom=100 |date=24 June 2011 }} ''Singapore Elections Department - Gazette Notification on Candidates declared to have been elected Members of Parliament (for contested constituencies) - 2011''</ref>
Liang started serving as a Member of Parliament in 2006 after he joined a [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) team contesting in [[Holland–Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency|Holland–Bukit Timah GRC]] during the [[2006 Singaporean general election|2006 general election]] and the PAP team won by an uncontested walkover. During the [[2011 Singaporean general election|2011 general election]], he joined a four-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Timah GRC again and won with 60.08% of the vote against the [[Singapore Democratic Party]].<ref>http://www.elections.gov.sg/elections_results2011.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513155116/http://www.elections.gov.sg/elections_results2011.html |date=13 May 2011 }} ''Singapore Elections Department : 2011 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS''</ref> Liang was declared as a Member of Parliament for his second term on 9 May 2011.<ref>http://www.elections.gov.sg/gazette%5CG_ParE2011%5C2011-05-09%20Candidates%20declared%20to%20have%20been%20elected.pdf#zoom=100 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624005440/http://www.elections.gov.sg/gazette/G_ParE2011/2011-05-09%20Candidates%20declared%20to%20have%20been%20elected.pdf#zoom=100 |date=24 June 2011 }} ''Singapore Elections Department – Gazette Notification on Candidates declared to have been elected Members of Parliament (for contested constituencies) – 2011''</ref> He was also appointed chairman of the Finance, Trade & Industry Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) in the [[14th Parliament of Singapore|14th Parliament]].


==Personal life==
==Other notable appointments held==
* Board Member, [[Urban Redevelopment Authority]] (2009-2018)<ref name=":0" />
Liang is a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]].<ref name="Mr Liang Eng Hwa" />

* [[Managing Director]], [[Development Bank of Singapore]] (1993-?)
On 26 July 2023, it was revealed that Liang was diagnosed with [[Cancer staging|early stage]] [[nose cancer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bukit Panjang MP Liang Eng Hwa diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer, may take time off from duties |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/liang-eng-hwa-mp-bukit-panjang-nose-cancer-treatment-take-time-3646951 |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 06:10, 7 August 2024

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liang.
The Honourable
Liang Eng Hwa
连荣华
Liang in 2024
Member of Parliament
for Bukit Panjang SMC
Incumbent
Assumed office
10 July 2020
Preceded byTeo Ho Pin
Majority2,509 (7.46%)
Member of Parliament
for Holland–Bukit Timah GRC
(Zhenghua)
In office
6 May 2006 – 23 June 2020
Preceded byGan Kim Yong
Succeeded byEdward Chia
Personal details
Born (1964-03-20) 20 March 1964 (age 60)[1][2]
State of Singapore
Political partyPeople's Action Party
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne (BCom)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • banker

Liang Eng Hwa (Chinese: 连荣华; pinyin: Lián Rónghuá; born 20 March 1964)[1][2] is a Singaporean politician and banker. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament representing Bukit Panjang SMC since 2020 and previously the Zhenghua division of Holland–Bukit Timah GRC between 2006 and 2020.[3]

Education

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Liang attended Bukit Panjang English School and Anderson Secondary School[4] before graduating from Singapore Polytechnic in 1984 with a diploma in civil engineering.[5]

He subsequently went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce with first class honours degree at the University of Melbourne.[4]

Career

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Liang was a managing director at DBS Bank and a board member of the Urban Redevelopment Authority from 2009 to 2018.[4]

Political career

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Liang started serving as a Member of Parliament in 2006 after he joined a People's Action Party (PAP) team contesting in Holland–Bukit Timah GRC during the 2006 general election and the PAP team won by an uncontested walkover. During the 2011 general election, he joined a four-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Timah GRC again and won with 60.08% of the vote against the Singapore Democratic Party.[6] Liang was declared as a Member of Parliament for his second term on 9 May 2011.[7] He was also appointed chairman of the Finance, Trade & Industry Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) in the 14th Parliament.

Personal life

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Liang is a Buddhist.[3]

On 26 July 2023, it was revealed that Liang was diagnosed with early stage nose cancer.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "MP | Parliament of Singapore".
  2. ^ a b "Parliament of Singapore : MP Liang Eng Hwa's CV". Parliament of Singapore. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Mr Liang Eng Hwa". Parliament of Singapore. 2 February 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  4. ^ a b c Liang, Eng Hwa. "CV Mr Liang Eng Hwa" (PDF). Parliament of Singapore. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Using the money his father left for housing to pursue an overseas education". www.sp.edu.sg. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ^ http://www.elections.gov.sg/elections_results2011.html Archived 13 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine Singapore Elections Department : 2011 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
  7. ^ http://www.elections.gov.sg/gazette%5CG_ParE2011%5C2011-05-09%20Candidates%20declared%20to%20have%20been%20elected.pdf#zoom=100 Archived 24 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine Singapore Elections Department – Gazette Notification on Candidates declared to have been elected Members of Parliament (for contested constituencies) – 2011
  8. ^ "Bukit Panjang MP Liang Eng Hwa diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer, may take time off from duties". CNA. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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Parliament of Singapore
Preceded byas MP for Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC (Zhenghua) Member of Parliament for
Holland–Bukit Timah GRC (Zhenghua)
2006 – 2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Bukit Panjang SMC
2020 – present 		Incumbent
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