Hong Lim Constituency Explained

Hong Lim Constituency was a constituency in Chinatown, Singapore. It was created in 1959 and dissolved in 1976 but is currently part of Jalan Besar GRC (Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng).

The constituency dwindled in population since its creation. In 1968, 1,615 voters were shifted to Bukit Ho Swee. Later on, 5,162 voters were shifted to Serangoon private houses. The remaining people were merged into Telok Ayer.

Member of Parliament

Election Member of ParliamentParty
Legislative Assembly of Singapore
1959Ong Eng Guan[1] PAP
1961
1963
1965Lee Khoon Choy
Parliament of Singapore
1968Lee Khoon ChoyPAP
1972

Elections

Elections in 1960s

Notes and References

  1. News: 17 June 1965. Mr. Ong Quits The Assembly. 1. The Straits Times.