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== Entry into Politics (1997–2001) ==
== Entry into Politics (1997–2001) ==
Heng made his political debut in the '''1997 general election''' as a PAP candidate contesting '''Hougang SMC''' against the [[Workers' Party]]'s Low Thia Khiang. He lost the election, receiving '''41.98%''' of the vote against Low's '''58.02%'''.
Heng made his political debut in the '''1997 general election''' as a PAP candidate contesting '''Hougang SMC''' against the [[Workers' Party]]'s [[Low Thia Khiang]]. He lost the election, receiving '''41.98%''' of the vote against Low's '''58.02%'''.


In the '''2001 general election''', Heng was fielded as part of a five-member PAP team contesting '''Jalan Besar GRC'''. The PAP team won with '''74.48%''' of the vote, and Heng was elected as the '''MP for Whampoa ward'''.
In the '''2001 general election''', Heng was fielded as part of a five-member PAP team contesting '''Jalan Besar GRC'''. The PAP team won with '''74.48%''' of the vote, and Heng was elected as the '''MP for Whampoa ward'''.
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