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	'''Darryl David''' (born 19 October 1970) is a Singaporean politician, educator, and former television presenter. ~~He is a~~ member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP) ~~and~~ has ~~served~~ as ~~the~~ Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang division of Ang Mo Kio ~~Group Representation Constituency (~~GRC) since ~~the~~ 2015 ~~general election.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia~~.~~org/wiki/Darryl_David</ref>~~		'''Darryl David''' (born 19 October 1970) is a Singaporean politician, educator, and former television presenter. A member of the governing [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he has been serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang division of Ang Mo Kio GRC since 2015.

	Before entering politics, David was best known for ~~hosting ''~~The Pyramid Game'', a popular ~~television~~ game show in the 1990s. He later transitioned into ~~the~~ education ~~sector, holding various leadership roles in higher education institutions~~ and ~~contributing to~~ public service ~~policy development.<ref name=":1">https://www.pap.org~~.~~sg/representative/darryl-david/</ref>~~		Before entering politics, David was best known as a television host, particularly for presenting The Pyramid Game, a popular game show in Singapore during the 1990s. He later transitioned into education and public service.

	For the full list of positions, refer to [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/darryl-david PARL link]		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219184503/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/darryl-david PARL link]

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	David attended Victoria School ~~for~~ his ~~secondary~~ education~~. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from~~ the National University of Singapore (NUS), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) ~~from~~ Nanyang Technological University (NTU)~~, and a Master of Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS~~.~~<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />~~		David attended Victoria School and later pursued his tertiary education at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. He later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

	== Career ==		== Career ==

	=== Media and Television ===		=== Media and Television ===
	David ~~began~~ his career in ~~Singapore’s media~~ industry~~, rising to public prominence in the 1990s~~ as the ~~charismatic~~ host of ''The Pyramid Game~~'' on Channel 5. He also made guest appearances on local entertainment programmes and was a familiar face~~ in ~~Singaporean households~~.~~<ref name=":1" />~~		David started his career in broadcasting industry. He gained a popularity as the host of The Pyramid Game in the 1990s with his charismatic hosting style.

	=== Education and Public Service ===		== Education and Public Service ==
	~~Following his television career,~~ David ~~transitioned into the~~ education ~~sector~~. He held ~~key~~ positions ~~at Temasek Polytechnic~~, ~~where he served as Deputy Director in the School of Design. His responsibilities included~~ curriculum ~~planning, student engagement,~~ and leadership training. He ~~was later appointed CEO of SJI International School~~, where he ~~focused on strategic development~~ and ~~academic leadership~~.~~<ref name=":0" />~~		David then switched to education and public administration. He held leadership positions in educational institutions, focusing on curriculum development and leadership training. He served as an academic administrator at Temasek Polytechnic, where he contributed to educational policy and student engagement.
	~~<ref name=":1" />David also served as a District Councillor with the North East Community Development Council starting in 2009, marking the start of his public service contributions.<ref name=":1" />~~

	== ~~Political Career~~ ==		=== Entry into Politics ===
	David ~~entered politics~~ in the 2015 general election ~~as part of a five-member PAP team~~ contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC~~, led by~~ Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The team ~~won~~ with 78.64% of the vote~~.<ref name=":0" /> As~~ MP for the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang ward~~, David has focused on community issues, education, and support for young families~~.		David marked his political debute as a PAP candidate in the 2015 general election, contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other PAP members. The PAP team dominated the election with 78.64% of the vote, securing his position as MP for the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang ward.

	~~In Parliament, he has served on the Government~~ Parliamentary ~~Committees (GPCs) for Culture, Community~~ and ~~Youth~~, ~~as well as Education. He is known for his advocacy on~~ education ~~reform~~ and ~~support systems for families and seniors~~. ~~Notably, he proposed that new citizens be required~~ to ~~pass a basic English test and perform community service as part of their naturalisation process.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />~~		<!--
			== Parliamentary Roles and Contributions ==
			As an MP, David has been actively engaged in education and community development. He has introduced policies related to

			* Education reforms and lifelong learning
			* Community engagement and social welfare
			* Support for youth development and skill upgrading

			He has also served on Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) related to 'education and community development'
			-->
	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	David is married to former television personality Belinda Wee, and they have two children.		David is married to former television personality Belinda Wee, and they have two children.

	== Controversies ~~and Public Perception~~ ==		==Controversies==
	In a ~~4 January 2019~~ radio interview on MONEY FM 89.~~3—later shared~~ by REACHSingapore ~~on Facebook—Darryl~~ David ~~stated~~ that he ~~had not personally~~ encountered any ~~Singaporean couples~~ citing ~~financial costs~~ as a ~~major~~ deterrent to having children.<ref name=":2">https://www.facebook.com/REACHSingapore/posts/2215597491791936/</ref> His remarks were intended to reflect his personal interactions during grassroots engagements but were swiftly met with public criticism.		* in a radio interview with MONEY FM 89.3, (Facebook post dated 4 Jan 2019 posted by REACHSingapore) Darryl David said that he hasn’t encountered any couple citing high cost as a deterrent to starting a family and having children.
			* However, a 2016 survey conducted by the National Population and Talent Division of PMO, showed 61% of the respondents have cited financial cost as the top reason they do not want to have any or more children.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250308190550/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/08/mp-david-oblivious-to-high-cost-in-singapore-as-main-reason-for-not-having-children/</ref>
	Online users challenged the credibility of his statement, suggesting that it demonstrated a disconnect from ground sentiments. Many netizens pointed to the well-documented challenges faced by young couples in Singapore, ~~such as high housing prices, childcare costs, and work-life balance.~~		* online users questioned who he had surveyed and commented that he was out of touch with the ground

	~~The backlash intensified when it was noted that David's claim contradicted findings from~~ a 2016 ~~national~~ survey by the National Population and Talent Division (PMO), ~~which reported that~~ 61% of ~~Singaporeans~~ cited financial cost as the top reason ~~for delaying~~ or ~~avoiding parenthood~~.<ref ~~name="~~:~~3">~~https://www.~~strategygroup~~.~~gov.sg~~/~~media-centre~~/~~2017~~/~~marriage~~-~~and~~-~~parenthood~~-~~survey~~-~~2016~~-~~highlights</ref> The contrast between his anecdotal impression and government data was widely shared on social media platforms and raised questions about policymaker awareness of~~ cost-of-~~living pressures.~~

	~~Though no formal apology or retraction was issued, the episode is often referenced in discussions about elite detachment and communication tone among political officeholders.~~

	~~A 2016 survey by the National Population and Talent Division of the Prime Minister’s Office contradicted David’s claim, showing that 61% of respondents identified financial cost~~ as ~~the top~~ reason for ~~delaying or forgoing parenthood.[5] The incident raised questions about the disconnect between policymakers and public sentiment on affordability and fertility in Singapore.~~<~~ref name=":2"~~ /~~> <~~ref ~~name=":3" /~~>

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	'''Darryl David''' (born 19 October 1970) is a Singaporean politician, educator, and former television presenter. A member of the governing [[People's Action Party]] (PAP)~~, he~~ has ~~been serving~~ as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang division of Ang Mo Kio GRC since 2015.		'''Darryl David''' (born 19 October 1970) is a Singaporean politician, educator, and former television presenter. He is a member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP) and has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang division of Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since the 2015 general election.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryl_David</ref>

	Before entering politics, David was best known ~~as a television host, particularly~~ for ~~presenting~~ The Pyramid Game, a popular game show in ~~Singapore during~~ the 1990s. He later transitioned into education and public service.		Before entering politics, David was best known for hosting ''The Pyramid Game'', a popular television game show in the 1990s. He later transitioned into the education sector, holding various leadership roles in higher education institutions and contributing to public service policy development.<ref name=":1">https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/darryl-david/</ref>

	For the full list of positions, refer to [~~https://web.archive.org/web/20250219184503/~~https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/darryl-david PARL link]		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/darryl-david PARL link]

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	David attended Victoria School ~~and later pursued~~ his ~~tertiary~~ education at the National University of Singapore (NUS), ~~where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. He later completed~~ a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).		David attended Victoria School for his secondary education. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the National University of Singapore (NUS), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and a Master of Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

	== Career ==		== Career ==

	=== Media and Television ===		=== Media and Television ===
	David ~~started~~ his career in ~~broadcasting~~ industry~~. He gained a popularity~~ as the host of The Pyramid Game in ~~the 1990s with his charismatic hosting style~~.		David began his career in Singapore’s media industry, rising to public prominence in the 1990s as the charismatic host of ''The Pyramid Game'' on Channel 5. He also made guest appearances on local entertainment programmes and was a familiar face in Singaporean households.<ref name=":1" />

	== Education and Public Service ==		=== Education and Public Service ===
	David ~~then switched to~~ education ~~and public administration~~. He held ~~leadership~~ positions in ~~educational institutions~~, ~~focusing on curriculum development~~ and leadership training. He ~~served as an academic administrator at Temasek Polytechnic~~, where he ~~contributed to educational policy~~ and ~~student engagement~~.		Following his television career, David transitioned into the education sector. He held key positions at Temasek Polytechnic, where he served as Deputy Director in the School of Design. His responsibilities included curriculum planning, student engagement, and leadership training. He was later appointed CEO of SJI International School, where he focused on strategic development and academic leadership.<ref name=":0" />
			<ref name=":1" />David also served as a District Councillor with the North East Community Development Council starting in 2009, marking the start of his public service contributions.<ref name=":1" />

	==~~= Entry into Politics =~~==		== Political Career ==
	David ~~marked his political debute as a PAP candidate~~ in the 2015 general election, contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC ~~alongside~~ Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ~~and other PAP members~~. The ~~PAP~~ team ~~dominated the election~~ with 78.64% of the vote~~, securing his position as~~ MP for the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang ward.		David entered politics in the 2015 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC, led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The team won with 78.64% of the vote.<ref name=":0" /> As MP for the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang ward, David has focused on community issues, education, and support for young families.

	~~<!--~~		In Parliament, he has served on the Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) for Culture, Community and Youth, as well as Education. He is known for his advocacy on education reform and support systems for families and seniors. Notably, he proposed that new citizens be required to pass a basic English test and perform community service as part of their naturalisation process.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
	== Parliamentary ~~Roles~~ and ~~Contributions ==~~
	~~As an MP~~, ~~David has been actively engaged in~~ education and community ~~development~~. ~~He has introduced policies related to~~

	* Education reforms and lifelong learning
	* Community engagement and social welfare
	* Support for youth development and skill upgrading

	~~He has also served on Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) related to 'education and community development'~~
	~~-->~~
	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	David is married to former television personality Belinda Wee, and they have two children.		David is married to former television personality Belinda Wee, and they have two children.

	==Controversies==		== Controversies and Public Perception ==
	* in a radio interview ~~with~~ MONEY FM 89.~~3, (Facebook post dated 4 Jan 2019 posted~~ by REACHSingapore~~) Darryl~~ David ~~said~~ that he ~~hasn’t~~ encountered any ~~couple~~ citing ~~high cost~~ as a deterrent to ~~starting a family and~~ having children.		In a 4 January 2019 radio interview on MONEY FM 89.3—later shared by REACHSingapore on Facebook—Darryl David stated that he had not personally encountered any Singaporean couples citing financial costs as a major deterrent to having children.<ref name=":2">https://www.facebook.com/REACHSingapore/posts/2215597491791936/</ref> His remarks were intended to reflect his personal interactions during grassroots engagements but were swiftly met with public criticism.
	* However, a 2016 survey ~~conducted~~ by the National Population and Talent Division of PMO, ~~showed~~ 61% of ~~the respondents have~~ cited financial cost as the top reason ~~they do not want to have any~~ or ~~more children~~.<ref>https://~~web.archive~~.~~org/web/20250308190550/https://www~~.~~theonlinecitizen~~.~~com~~/~~2019~~/01/~~08/mp~~-~~david~~-~~oblivious~~-to-~~high~~-cost-in~~-singapore-~~as~~-main-~~reason-for~~-not-having-children~~/</~~ref~~>
	* online users questioned who he had surveyed and commented that he was out of touch with the ground		Online users challenged the credibility of his statement, suggesting that it demonstrated a disconnect from ground sentiments. Many netizens pointed to the well-documented challenges faced by young couples in Singapore, such as high housing prices, childcare costs, and work-life balance.

			The backlash intensified when it was noted that David's claim contradicted findings from a 2016 national survey by the National Population and Talent Division (PMO), which reported that 61% of Singaporeans cited financial cost as the top reason for delaying or avoiding parenthood.<ref name=":3">https://www.strategygroup.gov.sg/media-centre/2017/marriage-and-parenthood-survey-2016-highlights</ref> The contrast between his anecdotal impression and government data was widely shared on social media platforms and raised questions about policymaker awareness of cost-of-living pressures.

			Though no formal apology or retraction was issued, the episode is often referenced in discussions about elite detachment and communication tone among political officeholders.

			A 2016 survey by the National Population and Talent Division of the Prime Minister’s Office contradicted David’s claim, showing that 61% of respondents identified financial cost as the top reason for delaying or forgoing parenthood.[5] The incident raised questions about the disconnect between policymakers and public sentiment on affordability and fertility in Singapore.<ref name=":2" /> <ref name=":3" />

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	'''Darryl David (born 19 October 1970)~~'''~~ is a Singaporean politician, educator, and former television presenter. A member of the governing [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he has been serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang division of Ang Mo Kio GRC since 2015.		'''Darryl David''' (born 19 October 1970) is a Singaporean politician, educator, and former television presenter. A member of the governing [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he has been serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang division of Ang Mo Kio GRC since 2015.

	Before entering politics, David was best known as a television host, particularly for presenting The Pyramid Game, a popular game show in Singapore during the 1990s. He later transitioned into education and public service.		Before entering politics, David was best known as a television host, particularly for presenting The Pyramid Game, a popular game show in Singapore during the 1990s. He later transitioned into education and public service.
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	As an MP, David has been actively engaged in education and community development. He has introduced policies related to		As an MP, David has been actively engaged in education and community development. He has introduced policies related to

	* ~~'''~~Education reforms and lifelong learning~~'''~~		* Education reforms and lifelong learning
	* ~~'''~~Community engagement and social welfare~~'''~~		* Community engagement and social welfare
	* ~~'''~~Support for youth development and skill upgrading~~'''~~		* Support for youth development and skill upgrading

	He has also served on ~~'''~~Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs)~~'''~~ related to '''education and community development'''		He has also served on Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) related to 'education and community development'
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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	David is ~~'''~~married~~'''~~ to former television personality ~~'''~~Belinda Wee~~'''~~, and they have ~~'''~~two children.~~'''~~		David is married to former television personality Belinda Wee, and they have two children.

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	* in a radio interview with MONEY FM 89.3, (Facebook post dated 4 Jan 2019 posted by REACHSingapore) Darryl David said that he hasn’t encountered any couple citing high cost as a deterrent to starting a family and having children.		* in a radio interview with MONEY FM 89.3, (Facebook post dated 4 Jan 2019 posted by REACHSingapore) Darryl David said that he hasn’t encountered any couple citing high cost as a deterrent to starting a family and having children.
	* However, a 2016 survey conducted by the National Population and Talent Division of PMO, showed 61% of the respondents have cited financial cost as the top reason they do not want to have any or more children.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250308190550/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/08/mp-david-oblivious-to-high-cost-in-singapore-as-main-reason-for-not-having-children/</ref>		* However, a 2016 survey conducted by the National Population and Talent Division of PMO, showed 61% of the respondents have cited financial cost as the top reason they do not want to have any or more children.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250308190550/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/08/mp-david-oblivious-to-high-cost-in-singapore-as-main-reason-for-not-having-children/</ref>
			* online users questioned who he had surveyed and commented that he was out of touch with the ground

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	David is '''married''' to former television personality '''Belinda Wee''', and they have '''two children.'''		David is '''married''' to former television personality '''Belinda Wee''', and they have '''two children.'''

			==Controversies==
			* in a radio interview with MONEY FM 89.3, (Facebook post dated 4 Jan 2019 posted by REACHSingapore) Darryl David said that he hasn’t encountered any couple citing high cost as a deterrent to starting a family and having children.
			* However, a 2016 survey conducted by the National Population and Talent Division of PMO, showed 61% of the respondents have cited financial cost as the top reason they do not want to have any or more children.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250308190550/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/08/mp-david-oblivious-to-high-cost-in-singapore-as-main-reason-for-not-having-children/</ref>

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	== Media and Television ==		=== Media and Television ===
	David started his career in broadcasting industry. He gained a popularity as the host of The Pyramid Game in the 1990s with his charismatic hosting style.		David started his career in broadcasting industry. He gained a popularity as the host of The Pyramid Game in the 1990s with his charismatic hosting style.

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	David then switched to education and public administration. He held leadership positions in educational institutions, focusing on curriculum development and leadership training. He served as an academic administrator at Temasek Polytechnic, where he contributed to educational policy and student engagement.		David then switched to education and public administration. He held leadership positions in educational institutions, focusing on curriculum development and leadership training. He served as an academic administrator at Temasek Polytechnic, where he contributed to educational policy and student engagement.

	=~~= Political career ==~~		=== Entry into Politics ===

	== Entry into Politics ==
	David marked his political debute as a PAP candidate in the 2015 general election, contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other PAP members. The PAP team dominated the election with 78.64% of the vote, securing his position as MP for the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang ward.		David marked his political debute as a PAP candidate in the 2015 general election, contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other PAP members. The PAP team dominated the election with 78.64% of the vote, securing his position as MP for the Ang Mo Kio–Hougang ward.

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	He has also served on '''Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs)''' related to '''education and community development'''		He has also served on '''Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs)''' related to '''education and community development'''
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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	David is '''married''' to former television personality '''Belinda Wee''', and they have '''two children.'''		David is '''married''' to former television personality '''Belinda Wee''', and they have '''two children.'''
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	Before entering politics, David was best known as a television host, particularly for presenting The Pyramid Game, a popular game show in Singapore during the 1990s. He later transitioned into education and public service.		Before entering politics, David was best known as a television host, particularly for presenting The Pyramid Game, a popular game show in Singapore during the 1990s. He later transitioned into education and public service.

	For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/darryl-david		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219184503/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/darryl-david PARL link]

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

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