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	=== Entry into Politics and General Elections ===		=== Entry into Politics and General Elections ===

	==== ~~'''~~2020 General Election~~'''~~ ====		==== 2020 General Election ====
	Lim joined the '''Workers’ Party (WP)''' in '''2019''', after years of prior volunteering with the party.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamus_Lim?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamus_Lim]</ref> He was introduced as a candidate for the '''2020 general election''', contesting in the newly created '''Sengkang Group Representation Constituency (GRC)''' alongside '''He Ting Ru''', '''Louis Chua''', and '''Raeesah Khan'''.<ref>[https://yourstudent-gemini.fandom.com/wiki/Jamus_Lim?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://yourstudent-gemini.fandom.com/wiki/Jamus_Lim]</ref>		Lim joined the '''Workers’ Party (WP)''' in '''2019''', after years of prior volunteering with the party.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamus_Lim?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamus_Lim]</ref> He was introduced as a candidate for the '''2020 general election''', contesting in the newly created '''Sengkang Group Representation Constituency (GRC)''' alongside '''He Ting Ru''', '''Louis Chua''', and '''Raeesah Khan'''.<ref>[https://yourstudent-gemini.fandom.com/wiki/Jamus_Lim?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://yourstudent-gemini.fandom.com/wiki/Jamus_Lim]</ref>

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	Since entering Parliament in 2020, Lim has been active in debates on '''economic fairness''', '''social safety nets''', and '''governance transparency'''.		Since entering Parliament in 2020, Lim has been active in debates on '''economic fairness''', '''social safety nets''', and '''governance transparency'''.

	=== ~~'''~~Maiden Speech and Policy Focus~~'''~~ ===		=== Maiden Speech and Policy Focus ===
	In his '''maiden speech''' on '''3 September 2020''', Lim argued that Singapore's policymaking lacked sufficient compassion. He proposed the establishment of a '''universal minimum wage''', the use of a '''poverty line''' to benchmark social assistance, and greater attention to ''“economic dignity.”''<ref>https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/wp-mp-jamus-lims-minimum-wage-compassionate-policymaking-proposals-draw-fire-tharman-pap</ref>		In his '''maiden speech''' on '''3 September 2020''', Lim argued that Singapore's policymaking lacked sufficient compassion. He proposed the establishment of a '''universal minimum wage''', the use of a '''poverty line''' to benchmark social assistance, and greater attention to ''“economic dignity.”''<ref>https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/wp-mp-jamus-lims-minimum-wage-compassionate-policymaking-proposals-draw-fire-tharman-pap</ref>

	=== ~~'''~~Parliamentary Positions and Party Roles~~'''~~ ===		=== Parliamentary Positions and Party Roles ===
	Lim was elected to the '''Workers’ Party Central Executive Committee (CEC)''' in '''December 2020''', where he was appointed '''Deputy Head of Policy Research'''.<ref>https://www.wp.sg/news/the-workers-party-cec-election-2020</ref> In '''2024''', he was named '''President of the WP Youth Wing''', where he helped shape youth engagement efforts and policy outreach.<ref name=":3" />		Lim was elected to the '''Workers’ Party Central Executive Committee (CEC)''' in '''December 2020''', where he was appointed '''Deputy Head of Policy Research'''.<ref>https://www.wp.sg/news/the-workers-party-cec-election-2020</ref> In '''2024''', he was named '''President of the WP Youth Wing''', where he helped shape youth engagement efforts and policy outreach.<ref name=":3" />

	=== ~~'''~~July 2023 Parliamentary Incident~~'''~~ ===		=== July 2023 Parliamentary Incident ===
	Lim was thrust into the national spotlight in '''July 2023''' when a leaked '''hot mic''' audio recording revealed '''Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin''' muttering the words ''“f**king populist”'' in response to Lim’s earlier speech calling for the establishment of a '''national poverty line'''.<ref>https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-apologises-jamus-lim-2208791</ref> The comment, made under Tan's breath but captured on parliamentary recording equipment, was widely circulated on social media and drew public scrutiny over parliamentary decorum.		Lim was thrust into the national spotlight in '''July 2023''' when a leaked '''hot mic''' audio recording revealed '''Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin''' muttering the words ''“f**king populist”'' in response to Lim’s earlier speech calling for the establishment of a '''national poverty line'''.<ref>https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-apologises-jamus-lim-2208791</ref> The comment, made under Tan's breath but captured on parliamentary recording equipment, was widely circulated on social media and drew public scrutiny over parliamentary decorum.

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	In response to the leak, '''Tan Chuan-Jin issued a public apology''' to Lim on '''11 July 2023''', describing his remarks as inappropriate and unbefitting of his role as Speaker. Lim accepted the apology in a public Facebook post, stating:<blockquote>''“I appreciate Speaker Tan’s apology. While the language was regrettable, I believe we should always strive for respectful and constructive debate in Parliament.”<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/speaker-parliament-tan-chuan-jin-apologises-unparliamentary-language-jamus-lim-3619931</ref>''</blockquote>Shortly after the incident, '''Tan Chuan-Jin resigned''' as Speaker and as a Member of Parliament, citing the matter and other personal conduct issues as reasons for stepping down.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/speaker-tan-chuan-jin-and-tampines-grc-mp-cheng-li-hui-resign</ref>		In response to the leak, '''Tan Chuan-Jin issued a public apology''' to Lim on '''11 July 2023''', describing his remarks as inappropriate and unbefitting of his role as Speaker. Lim accepted the apology in a public Facebook post, stating:<blockquote>''“I appreciate Speaker Tan’s apology. While the language was regrettable, I believe we should always strive for respectful and constructive debate in Parliament.”<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/speaker-parliament-tan-chuan-jin-apologises-unparliamentary-language-jamus-lim-3619931</ref>''</blockquote>Shortly after the incident, '''Tan Chuan-Jin resigned''' as Speaker and as a Member of Parliament, citing the matter and other personal conduct issues as reasons for stepping down.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/speaker-tan-chuan-jin-and-tampines-grc-mp-cheng-li-hui-resign</ref>

	=== ~~'''~~2025 Parliamentary Contributions~~'''~~ ===		=== 2025 Parliamentary Contributions ===
	In the final year of the '''14th Parliament''' and during the lead-up to '''GE2025''', Jamus Lim remained highly active in parliamentary debates, addressing critical public concerns:		In the final year of the '''14th Parliament''' and during the lead-up to '''GE2025''', Jamus Lim remained highly active in parliamentary debates, addressing critical public concerns:

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	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==
	[https://www.tiktok.com/@jamusjlim Tiktok]		[https://www.tiktok.com/@jamusjlim Tiktok]

	==References==		==References==
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	Beyond politics, Lim is an associate professor of economics at ESSEC Business School and has built a career in macroeconomic policy, finance, and international economics.		Beyond politics, Lim is an associate professor of economics at ESSEC Business School and has built a career in macroeconomic policy, finance, and international economics.

			For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250220105512/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/jamus-jerome-lim-chee-wui PARL Link].

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

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	On 10 July 2020, Jamus Lim and his WP team won 52.13% of the vote, defeating the People’s Action Party (PAP) in an upset victory. This marked the first time WP secured a second group representation constituency (GRC). Jamus Lim then thanked his supporters post-election with the statement, "It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for the people of Sengkang and for all Singaporeans."		On 10 July 2020, Jamus Lim and his WP team won 52.13% of the vote, defeating the People’s Action Party (PAP) in an upset victory. This marked the first time WP secured a second group representation constituency (GRC). Jamus Lim then thanked his supporters post-election with the statement, "It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for the people of Sengkang and for all Singaporeans."

	~~For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/jamus-jerome-lim-chee-wui~~

	== Parliamentary Contributions ==		== Parliamentary Contributions ==

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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	== Economics and Finance ==		=== Economics and Finance ===
	Lim began his career at JP Morgan before joining the World Bank, where he worked from 2007 to 2014 as an economist in the Development Prospects Group, specializing in long-term macroeconomic forecasting. He later held positions at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.		Lim began his career at JP Morgan before joining the World Bank, where he worked from 2007 to 2014 as an economist in the Development Prospects Group, specializing in long-term macroeconomic forecasting. He later held positions at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

	In 2018, he joined the Singapore-based investment management firm Thirdrock. Alongside his finance career, Lim became an associate professor of economics at ESSEC Business School, Singapore. His academic work focuses on macroeconomics, financial markets, and global trade.		In 2018, he joined the Singapore-based investment management firm Thirdrock. Alongside his finance career, Lim became an associate professor of economics at ESSEC Business School, Singapore. His academic work focuses on macroeconomics, financial markets, and global trade.

	=~~= Political career ==~~		=== Entry into Politics and 2020 General Election ===

	== Entry into Politics and 2020 General Election ==
	Lim joined the [[Workers' Party]] (WP) in 2019 after previously volunteering with the party. He was introduced as a candidate for the 2020 general election, contesting in Sengkang GRC alongside He Ting Ru, Louis Chua, and Raeesah Khan.		Lim joined the [[Workers' Party]] (WP) in 2019 after previously volunteering with the party. He was introduced as a candidate for the 2020 general election, contesting in Sengkang GRC alongside He Ting Ru, Louis Chua, and Raeesah Khan.

	During the campaign, he gained significant public attention following a televised political debate on 1 July 2020, where he debated against Francis Yuen (Progress Singapore Party), Chee Soon Juan (Singapore Democratic Party), and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (People’s Action Party). His performance was widely praised, with media describing him as the "star candidate" of the [[Workers' Party]].		During the campaign, he gained significant public attention following a televised political debate on 1 July 2020, where he debated against Francis Yuen (Progress Singapore Party), Chee Soon Juan (Singapore Democratic Party), and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (People’s Action Party). His performance was widely praised, with media describing him as the "star candidate" of the [[Workers' Party]]. In the process, his candid phrase "warms the cockles of my heart" went viral.

	On 10 July 2020, Lim and his WP team won 52.13% of the vote, defeating the People’s Action Party (PAP) in an upset victory. This marked the first time WP secured a second group representation constituency (GRC).		On 10 July 2020, Jamus Lim and his WP team won 52.13% of the vote, defeating the People’s Action Party (PAP) in an upset victory. This marked the first time WP secured a second group representation constituency (GRC). Jamus Lim then thanked his supporters post-election with the statement, "It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for the people of Sengkang and for all Singaporeans."

	For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/jamus-jerome-lim-chee-wui		For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/jamus-jerome-lim-chee-wui

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	== Concerns about the country's high living cost ==		== Concerns about the country's high living cost ==

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	Jamus raised concerns over the eroding sense of belonging among Singaporeans due to the country's expensive cost of living. Such a condition has forced many Singaporeans to seek affordable housing in Malaysia.<ref>https://gutzy.asia/2024/08/28/jamus-lim-raises-concerns-over-high-cost-of-living-and-its-impact-on-singaporeans-sense-of-belonging/</ref>		Jamus raised concerns over the eroding sense of belonging among Singaporeans due to the country's expensive cost of living. Such a condition has forced many Singaporeans to seek affordable housing in Malaysia.<ref>https://gutzy.asia/2024/08/28/jamus-lim-raises-concerns-over-high-cost-of-living-and-its-impact-on-singaporeans-sense-of-belonging/</ref>
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