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	Foo began his career in the Singapore Civil Service, holding roles in the Ministry of National Development and the Public Service Division before rising to Director at the Ministry of Transport. In that capacity, he led projects concerning electric vehicles, micromobility, and smart transport ecosystems. He resigned from the civil service in April 2025 to contest the general election as a PAP candidate.<ref>https://www.mot.gov.sg/</ref>		Foo began his career in the Singapore Civil Service, holding roles in the Ministry of National Development and the Public Service Division before rising to Director at the Ministry of Transport. In that capacity, he led projects concerning electric vehicles, micromobility, and smart transport ecosystems. He resigned from the civil service in April 2025 to contest the general election as a PAP candidate.<ref>https://www.mot.gov.sg/</ref>

	== Political ~~Career~~ ==		== Political career ==
	Foo was introduced as a PAP candidate in May 2025 as part of the five-member team contesting Tanjong Pagar GRC. He replaced Indranee Rajah in the Tiong Bahru ward. The PAP team, led by Chan Chun Sing, won with 71.12% of the valid vote.<ref name=":0" />		Foo was introduced as a PAP candidate in May 2025 as part of the five-member team contesting Tanjong Pagar GRC. He replaced Indranee Rajah in the Tiong Bahru ward. The PAP team, led by Chan Chun Sing, won with 71.12% of the valid vote.<ref name=":0" />

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	Foo’s resignation from the Ministry of Transport shortly before the general election sparked discussion about the close ties between the civil service and politics. While not unique to Foo, his appointment led to public commentary on the perceived elite pipeline into Parliament.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/example_post_foo_cexiang</ref>		Foo’s resignation from the Ministry of Transport shortly before the general election sparked discussion about the close ties between the civil service and politics. While not unique to Foo, his appointment led to public commentary on the perceived elite pipeline into Parliament.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/example_post_foo_cexiang</ref>

	== Personal ~~Life~~ ==		== Personal life ==
	Foo is married and resides in Tiong Bahru. Outside of politics, he is known to be interested in heritage conservation and local urban planning. He speaks English and Mandarin fluently.		Foo is married and resides in Tiong Bahru. Outside of politics, he is known to be interested in heritage conservation and local urban planning. He speaks English and Mandarin fluently.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	Before entering politics, Foo was Director of the Private & Future Mobility division at the Ministry of Transport, where he led initiatives related to emerging transport technologies and regulatory innovation. He also previously served in the Public Service Division and Ministry of National Development.<ref name=":1">https://www.psd.gov.sg/</ref>		Before entering politics, Foo was Director of the Private & Future Mobility division at the Ministry of Transport, where he led initiatives related to emerging transport technologies and regulatory innovation. He also previously served in the Public Service Division and Ministry of National Development.<ref name=":1">https://www.psd.gov.sg/</ref>

			For the full list of positions, refer to [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/current-list-of-mps/mp/details/foo-cexiang PARL link.]

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

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'''Foo Cexiang''' (born 1990) is a Singaporean politician, urban transport planner, and former civil servant. A member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Tiong Bahru division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the 2025 general election.<ref name=":0">https://www.eld.gov.sg/homepage.html</ref>

Before entering politics, Foo was Director of the Private & Future Mobility division at the Ministry of Transport, where he led initiatives related to emerging transport technologies and regulatory innovation. He also previously served in the Public Service Division and Ministry of National Development.<ref name=":1">https://www.psd.gov.sg/</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Foo attended Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Raffles Institution. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from Yale-NUS College. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Transport and City Planning at University College London (UCL) under a Public Service Commission scholarship.<ref name=":1" />

== Career ==
Foo began his career in the Singapore Civil Service, holding roles in the Ministry of National Development and the Public Service Division before rising to Director at the Ministry of Transport. In that capacity, he led projects concerning electric vehicles, micromobility, and smart transport ecosystems. He resigned from the civil service in April 2025 to contest the general election as a PAP candidate.<ref>https://www.mot.gov.sg/</ref>

== Political Career ==
Foo was introduced as a PAP candidate in May 2025 as part of the five-member team contesting Tanjong Pagar GRC. He replaced Indranee Rajah in the Tiong Bahru ward. The PAP team, led by Chan Chun Sing, won with 71.12% of the valid vote.<ref name=":0" />

Following his election, Foo emphasized urban renewal, transport integration, and community engagement in his parliamentary speeches. He has also focused on housing maintenance and resident consultation.

== Controversies and Public Perception ==

=== Tiong Bahru HDB Paint Scheme (May 2025) ===
Foo faced criticism when HDB blocks 9A and 9B along Boon Tiong Road were repainted in a bright purple hue without prior community consultation. Residents put up protest signs describing the shade as "the most saturated and awful purple," and questioned the legitimacy of the decision-making process.<ref name=":2">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/05/13/tiong-bahru-residents-object-to-purple-hdb-repainting-question-lack-of-voting-process/</ref>

According to a report by ''The Online Citizen'', several residents contacted the Town Council and were told that no voting had taken place. Typically, HDB repainting projects involve resident voting on colour schemes, coordinated by the Town Council or Residents’ Network.<ref name=":2" />

In a Facebook post dated 10 May 2025, Foo acknowledged the backlash and stated that he had requested a pause in the repainting works while the matter was reviewed. He later convened town hall sessions to gather feedback and proposed alternative colour schemes. A vote was conducted with over 1,000 households participating, resulting in the selection of a neutral "classic taupe" tone.

While Foo’s prompt action was praised, the episode sparked wider public debate about transparency and participatory governance in municipal decisions. Online discussions contrasted the incident with practices in other constituencies, where visible and democratic processes were reportedly more robust.<ref name=":2" />

=== Transition from Civil Service ===
Foo’s resignation from the Ministry of Transport shortly before the general election sparked discussion about the close ties between the civil service and politics. While not unique to Foo, his appointment led to public commentary on the perceived elite pipeline into Parliament.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/example_post_foo_cexiang</ref>

== Personal Life ==
Foo is married and resides in Tiong Bahru. Outside of politics, he is known to be interested in heritage conservation and local urban planning. He speaks English and Mandarin fluently.

== References ==
<references />