Gho Sze Kee
Gho Sze Kee (born 1978/1979) is a Singaporean maritime lawyer and politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for
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Mountbatten Single Member Constituency (SMC) since May 2025. He is a member of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).
For the full list of positions, refer to PARL link.
Early Life and Education
Gho was born and raised in Singapore. He pursued legal studies locally and specialized in maritime law. Although details about his early schooling remain limited, his legal expertise later formed the foundation of his professional and political career.[1]
Professional career
Gho Sze Kee is a maritime lawyer with extensive experience in shipping law and international arbitration. According to her profile on Jus Connect, she serves as Counsel at AsiaLegal, handling cross-border dispute resolution in maritime and admiralty law.[2]
She is widely recognized for her work in complex arbitration cases involving ship collisions, salvage operations, marine insurance, and cargo disputes. Her expertise is not only appreciated in legal circles but also extends to industry education and policy discussions.
For example, in January 2025 she delivered a professional talk at the “Salvage, SCOPIC & Wreck Removal Course” organised by Orion Maritime (Malaysia), discussing motor hull (H&M) and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance issues following international conventions such as Nairobi Wreck Removal.[3]
Beyond courtroom and seminar work, she is known for using her legal skills to benefit the underprivileged. Gho has led pro bono initiatives through the PAP Bukit Timah branch, offering legal advice and mediation services in neighbourhood disputes that strengthen grassroots community relations.[1]
Political career
Gho began volunteering with the People's Action Party (PAP) in 2012. He rose through grassroots roles including:
- Branch Secretary, Bukit Timah PAP Branch
- Vice-Chairman, Bukit Timah Citizens’ Consultative Committee
- Medifund Committee member at a local hospital, providing financial support assessments for low-income patients [3].
In April 2025, Gho was introduced as PAP’s new candidate for Mountbatten SMC, succeeding long-time MP Lim Biow Chuan. He contested the 2025 General Election and won with 63.82% of the vote, defeating independent candidate Jeremy Tan.[4]
In Parliament, Gho focuses on healthcare accessibility, legal reform, and community social services.
Awards and Recognitions
In 2023, Gho was conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) for his community service work and contributions to the Bukit Timah division.[5]
Controversies and Legal Cases
As of June 2025, there have been no known controversies, legal cases, or disciplinary proceedings involving Gho Sze Kee. He has not been publicly linked to any investigations or misconduct, and no official complaints have been lodged against him. Media and Parliament sources show no adverse records.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/gho-sze-kee/
- ↑ https://jusconnect.com/en/p/sze-kee-gho?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gho-sze-kee-85a74a13_marineinsurance-wreckremoval-salvageoperations-activity-7285903792498266112-bm0l?
- ↑ https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/05/04/ge2025-results-paps-gho-sze-kee-wins-mountbatten-smc-with-63-84-of-the-vote/
- ↑ https://www.pmo.gov.sg/National-Day-Awards