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|name= | | name = Baey Yam Keng | ||
|othername= | | othername = 马炎庆 | ||
|image= | | image = Baey-yam-keng.jpg | ||
| | | caption = Baey in 2025 | ||
| | | politicalparty = PAP | ||
| | | office1 = Mayor of North East District | ||
| | | term_start1 = 23 May 2025 | ||
| | | incumbent1 = yes | ||
| | | office2 = Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC | ||
| | | term_start2 = 7 May 2011 | ||
| | | term_end2 = Present | ||
| | | birth_date = 31 August 1970 (age 55) | ||
| | | spouse = Lim Hai Yen (m. 1997) | ||
| | | alma_mater = Imperial College London (BS)<br/>University College London (MS) | ||
| | | signature = Baey_Signature.png | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Baey Yam Keng (born 31 August 1970)''' is a Singaporean politician currently serving as the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment since 2022 and for Transport since 2018. A member of the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Tampines North division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2011. | '''Baey Yam Keng (born 31 August 1970)''' is a Singaporean politician currently serving as the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment since 2022 and for Transport since 2018. A member of the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Tampines North division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2011. | ||
For full list of positions, see [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181441/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/baey-yam-keng PARL link]. | |||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Baey was born in Singapore to a Teochew family. He was among the first cohort of students at Westlake Primary School from 1977 to 1982. He continued his education at Catholic High School and Hwa Chong Junior College. Baey received a scholarship from the Economic Development Board to study biotechnology at Imperial College London, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours). He earned Master of Science (Distinction) in biochemical engineering at University College London. | Baey was born in Singapore to a Teochew family. He was among the first cohort of students at Westlake Primary School from 1977 to 1982. He continued his education at Catholic High School and Hwa Chong Junior College. Baey received a scholarship from the Economic Development Board to study biotechnology at Imperial College London, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours). He earned Master of Science (Distinction) in biochemical engineering at University College London. | ||
== | == Career == | ||
Before turning to politics, Baey assumed numerous positions in both the public and private sectors. He worked with the Economic Development Board, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, and the National Arts Council. In the corporate sector, he was associated with CapitaLand and Hill+Knowlton Strategies. | Before turning to politics, Baey assumed numerous positions in both the public and private sectors. He worked with the Economic Development Board, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, and the National Arts Council. In the corporate sector, he was associated with CapitaLand and Hill+Knowlton Strategies. | ||
== Political career == | === Political career === | ||
Baey made his political debut in the 2006 general election as part of the PAP team contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won by an uncontested walkover. He served as the MP for the Queenstown ward of Tanjong Pagar GRC. In the 2011 general election, he contested the Tampines GRC and has since been representing the Tampines North division. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in 2015 and was promoted to Senior Parliamentary Secretary in 2018. In 2022, he assumed the role of Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment. | Baey made his political debut in the 2006 general election as part of the PAP team contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won by an uncontested walkover. He served as the MP for the Queenstown ward of Tanjong Pagar GRC. In the 2011 general election, he contested the Tampines GRC and has since been representing the Tampines North division. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in 2015 and was promoted to Senior Parliamentary Secretary in 2018. In 2022, he assumed the role of Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment. | ||
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== Community Engagement == | == Community Engagement == | ||
Throughout his political career, Baey has been engaged in various community initiatives and has contributed to policy discussions in Parliament, particularly in areas related to culture, community, youth, transport, and environmental sustainability. | Throughout his political career, Baey has been engaged in various community initiatives and has contributed to policy discussions in Parliament, particularly in areas related to culture, community, youth, transport, and environmental sustainability. | ||
During the community project service involving elderly, Baey slammed a young man who vented anger at an 82-year-old volunteer over free haircut.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/12/05/baey-yam-keng-criticises-behaviour-of-attendee-who-berated-elderly-volunteer-at-free-haircut-event/</ref> | During the community project service involving elderly, Baey slammed a young man who vented anger at an 82-year-old volunteer over free haircut.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/12/05/baey-yam-keng-criticises-behaviour-of-attendee-who-berated-elderly-volunteer-at-free-haircut-event/</ref> | ||
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== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Baey is married to Lim Hai Yen, a playwright and director, and they have three children. He is the founding president and producer of a theatre group, The ETCeteras. In 2014, he took on a lead acting role in "Like Me. I Like," a play written and directed by his wife | Baey is married to Lim Hai Yen, a playwright and director, and they have three children. He is the founding president and producer of a theatre group, The ETCeteras. In 2014, he took on a lead acting role in "Like Me. I Like," a play written and directed by his wife. In 2023, he encouraged Singaporeans to prioritize health screening to detect the early symptoms of colorectal cancer, Singapore's top cancer. His statement came after undergoing a colonoscopy due to the benign polyps. | ||
He updated his post-colonoscopy condition in his Facebook account, thanking everyone for speedy recovery remarks. He said the doctors had removed the polyps, which were not cancerous.<ref>https://gutzy.asia/2023/08/09/mp-baey-yam-keng-advocates-for-screening-after-benign-polyps-discovery/</ref> | He updated his post-colonoscopy condition in his Facebook account, thanking everyone for speedy recovery remarks. He said the doctors had removed the polyps, which were not cancerous.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250324092842/https://gutzy.asia/2023/08/09/mp-baey-yam-keng-advocates-for-screening-after-benign-polyps-discovery/</ref> | ||
In 16 May 2024, Baey Yam Keng's youngest brother, Baey Yam Chuan, passed away at 50 due to brain haemorrhage.<ref>https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/mp-baey-yam-keng-announces-death-younger-brother-brain-haemorrhage-50</ref> | In 16 May 2024, Baey Yam Keng's youngest brother, Baey Yam Chuan, passed away at 50 due to brain haemorrhage.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250324092442/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/mp-baey-yam-keng-announces-death-younger-brother-brain-haemorrhage-50</ref> | ||
==Controversies== | |||
* just before National Day 9 August 2024, Baey Yam Keng, MP for Tampines GRC, showed video of himself and other PAP members distributing free ice cream to residents, following in the footsteps of [[Tan Kiat How]], MP for East Coast GRC, who did it in June, and [[Low Yen Ling]], MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC, who did it in May. Many members of the public criticized it as an election gimmick back then as rumors of a general election in 2024 were swirling.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250304102514/https://gutzy.asia/2024/08/09/pap-turns-to-ice-cream-tactics-to-garner-support-ahead-of-general-election/</ref> | |||
== Social Media Pages == | == Social Media Pages == | ||
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[https://www.linkedin.com/in/baey-yam-keng/ Linkedin] | [https://www.linkedin.com/in/baey-yam-keng/ Linkedin] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:19, 28 March 2026
| 马炎庆 | |
 Baey in 2025 | |
| Mayor of North East District | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office | 23 May 2025 |
| Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC | |
| In office | 7 May 2011 – Present
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| Personal details | |
| Party | PAP 
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| Born | 31 August 1970 (age 55) |
| Spouse | Lim Hai Yen (m. 1997) |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London (BS) University College London (MS) |
| Signature | File:Baey Signature.png |
Baey Yam Keng (born 31 August 1970) is a Singaporean politician currently serving as the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment since 2022 and for Transport since 2018. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Tampines North division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2011.
For full list of positions, see PARL link.
Early Life and Education
Baey was born in Singapore to a Teochew family. He was among the first cohort of students at Westlake Primary School from 1977 to 1982. He continued his education at Catholic High School and Hwa Chong Junior College. Baey received a scholarship from the Economic Development Board to study biotechnology at Imperial College London, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours). He earned Master of Science (Distinction) in biochemical engineering at University College London.
Career
Before turning to politics, Baey assumed numerous positions in both the public and private sectors. He worked with the Economic Development Board, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, and the National Arts Council. In the corporate sector, he was associated with CapitaLand and Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
Political career
Baey made his political debut in the 2006 general election as part of the PAP team contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC, which won by an uncontested walkover. He served as the MP for the Queenstown ward of Tanjong Pagar GRC. In the 2011 general election, he contested the Tampines GRC and has since been representing the Tampines North division. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in 2015 and was promoted to Senior Parliamentary Secretary in 2018. In 2022, he assumed the role of Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment.
Personal life
Baey is married to Lim Hai Yen, a playwright and director, and they have three children. He is the founding president and producer of a theatre group, The ETCeteras. In 2014, he took on a lead acting role in "Like Me. I Like," a play written and directed by his wife. In 2023, he encouraged Singaporeans to prioritize health screening to detect the early symptoms of colorectal cancer, Singapore's top cancer. His statement came after undergoing a colonoscopy due to the benign polyps.
He updated his post-colonoscopy condition in his Facebook account, thanking everyone for speedy recovery remarks. He said the doctors had removed the polyps, which were not cancerous.[1]
In 16 May 2024, Baey Yam Keng's youngest brother, Baey Yam Chuan, passed away at 50 due to brain haemorrhage.[2]
Controversies
- just before National Day 9 August 2024, Baey Yam Keng, MP for Tampines GRC, showed video of himself and other PAP members distributing free ice cream to residents, following in the footsteps of Tan Kiat How, MP for East Coast GRC, who did it in June, and Low Yen Ling, MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC, who did it in May. Many members of the public criticized it as an election gimmick back then as rumors of a general election in 2024 were swirling.[3]
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- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20250324092842/https://gutzy.asia/2023/08/09/mp-baey-yam-keng-advocates-for-screening-after-benign-polyps-discovery/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20250324092442/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/mp-baey-yam-keng-announces-death-younger-brother-brain-haemorrhage-50
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20250304102514/https://gutzy.asia/2024/08/09/pap-turns-to-ice-cream-tactics-to-garner-support-ahead-of-general-election/