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'''Usha Ranee Chandradas''' (born in 1980) is a Singaporean publisher, educator, tax advisor, and Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP). She co-founded Plural Art Mag, an online platform dedicated to Southeast Asian art, in 2016. | '''Usha Ranee Chandradas''' (born in 1980) is a Singaporean publisher, educator, tax advisor, and Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP). She co-founded Plural Art Mag, an online platform dedicated to Southeast Asian art, in 2016. | ||
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Beyond her parliamentary duties, she serves on several boards, including those of two listed companies, in the capacity of independent director. She also sits on the board of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. Chandradas actively supports community initiatives with Pro Bono SG, the Singapore Red Cross, and the Singapore Medical Association Charity Fund. | Beyond her parliamentary duties, she serves on several boards, including those of two listed companies, in the capacity of independent director. She also sits on the board of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. Chandradas actively supports community initiatives with Pro Bono SG, the Singapore Red Cross, and the Singapore Medical Association Charity Fund. | ||
==Support for an improved arts education== | |||
Usha is committed to improving arts education in Singapore's schools. She suggested using the arts in teaching other school subjects, as the arts should not be separated from core subjects such as geography and science, and using labels in art in public spaces so passers-by will be familiar with the works. | Usha is committed to improving arts education in Singapore's schools. She suggested using the arts in teaching other school subjects, as the arts should not be separated from core subjects such as geography and science, and using labels in art in public spaces so passers-by will be familiar with the works. | ||
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Regarding the use of the arts in teaching, she gave the example of Singaporean artist Robert Zhao, whose works teach important lessons about the evolution of Singapore and how modern urban design can influence the natural world.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/nmp-usha-chandradas-calls-for-labels-on-public-art-works-use-of-the-arts-in-teaching-school-subjects</ref> | Regarding the use of the arts in teaching, she gave the example of Singaporean artist Robert Zhao, whose works teach important lessons about the evolution of Singapore and how modern urban design can influence the natural world.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/nmp-usha-chandradas-calls-for-labels-on-public-art-works-use-of-the-arts-in-teaching-school-subjects</ref> | ||
== Social Media Pages == | |||
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/usha-chandradas-132a875/ Linkedin] | [https://www.linkedin.com/in/usha-chandradas-132a875/ Linkedin] | ||
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