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Darryl David (born 1971) 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 1971)''' 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. | ||
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 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 === | |||
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. | ||
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. | 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 | === Political Career === | ||
=== 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. | ||
Parliamentary Roles and Contributions | === Parliamentary Roles and Contributions === | ||
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''' | |||
* '''Support for youth development and skill upgrading''' | |||
He has also served on '''Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs)''' related to '''education and community development''' | |||
=== Personal Life === | |||
David is '''married''' to former television personality '''Belinda Wee''', and they have '''two children''' | |||
[[Category: Politicians]] | [[Category: Politicians]] | ||
Revision as of 06:43, 28 January 2025
Darryl David (born 1971) 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.
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).
Career
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.
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.
Political Career
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.
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
David is married to former television personality Belinda Wee, and they have two children