Mr K Karthikeyan was put up by the Labour Movement as its candidate for the NMP position.
He takes over from the General Secretary of the Singapore Maritime Officer’s Union Ms Mary Liew, whose term as NMP ended on 8 August.
All nine candidates were selected by the Special Select Committee of Parliament.
Mdm Halimah Yacob, Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Committee said: “We looked for eligible candidates who had distinguished themselves through their contributions to society or in their respective fields, and who could bring their specialised knowledge to add to the depth and breadth of the debates in Parliament. The Committee also took into consideration the candidates’ ability to contribute alternative ideas and fresh perspectives as this will help Singapore navigate challenges in the years ahead.”
The President will be presenting the Instruments of Appointment to the NMPs at the Istana on Tuesday, 26 August 2014. The NMPs’ term will commence on that day.
The NMPs will take their oath at the next sitting of Parliament on 8 September 2014.
Source: NTUC This Week
