Han Hui Hui
Han Hui Hui | |
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韩慧慧 | |
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| Born | 1992 (age 32–33) Malaysia |
| Political party | People's Alliance for Reform (2025-) |
| Alma mater | University of Staffordshire |
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Han Hui Hui (Chinese: 韩慧慧; pinyin: Hán Huì Huì; born 1992) is a Singaporean politician, blogger and human rights activist who is best known for her stance against the CPF scheme.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Han was born in Malaysia in 1992 as the eldest daughter in her family.[3] She grew up and was educated in Singapore, and became a Singaporean citizen in 2010.[4]
Political career
[edit]Early political activism (2013–2015)
[edit]Han began her protests at Hong Lim Park in 2013.[3] On 27 September 2014, Han was arrested along with other activists, including Roy Ngerng for causing public nuisance and disrupting a charity carnival.[5] She was later convicted and fined $3,100 on 27 June 2016.[6]
First election campaign (2015)
[edit]In the 2015 general election, Han contested in Radin Mas SMC as an independent candidate, in a three-cornered contest against Kumar Appavoo of the Reform Party and Sam Tan of the People's Action Party.[7] Han's campaign slogan was "Return our CPF", and she campaigned largely on CPF and housing issues.[8]
Throughout the campaign, Han was accused by Reform Party secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam of being sponsored by the defunct Socialist Front. Han would refute the accusations, instead criticizing Jeyaretnam for losing his deposit in the 2013 Punggol East by-election.[9] Jeyaretnam would also say that Han was not fielded as a candidate for the Reform Party due to her "creative approach to truth".[10]
Han was defeated on election night, only receiving 10.03% of the vote in comparison to Appavoo's 12.72% and Tan's 77.25%. As such, she lost her $14,500 deposit.[11][12]
Second election campaign (2025)
[edit]In the 2025 general election, Han would be revealed as a PAR candidate on Nomination Day, contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC.[13][14] In her nomination day speech, Han criticized hecklers and blamed the PAP for Singapore's problems.[15]
Throughout the campaign, Han would use the "3H" as her slogan, referring to housing, healthcare and human rights.[16] Despite this, Han's team would be defeated on election night, receiving 18.97% of the vote in Tanjong Pagar GRC and handing the PAP its largest victory in a GRC in Singaporean history.[17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hui Hui - Protective Fellowships, University of York". www.york.ac.uk. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "The Security and Protection of Human Rights Defenders at Risk — Han Hui Hui". The Security and Protection of Human Rights Defenders at Risk. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ a b "10 things about: Han Hui Hui, the Singaporean social activist | Malaysia | Malay Mail". 8 August 2019. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Han Hui Hui leaves Singapore to seek asylum in a European country | The Independent News". 26 February 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Six protesters, including activist Han Hui Hui and blogger Roy Ngerng, charged with public nuisance, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories - The Straits Times". 23 August 2017. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Blogger Han Hui Hui fined $3,100 for role in Hong Lim Park rally, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories - The Straits Times". The Straits Times. 8 November 2020. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "GE2015: Three-way fight at Radin Mas SMC". The Business Times. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "GE2015: 5 things about independent candidate Han Hui Hui". The Straits Times. 4 September 2015. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Han Hui Hui continues feud with Reform Party". TODAY. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "GE2015: Radin Mas candidate Han Hui Hui's 'creative approach' to truth is why Reform Party didn't field her, says Kenneth Jeyaretnam". The Straits Times. 4 September 2015. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "ELD | 2015 Parliamentary General Election Results". www.eld.gov.sg. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Han Hui Hui loses S$14,500 election deposit, Reform Party Kumar Appavoo barely keeps his". mothership.sg. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "GE2025: Who's contesting where, at a glance". CNA. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Get To Know The New Under-35 Candidates Of GE2025". 8days. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ CNA (22 April 2025). GE2025 Nomination Day: PAP and PAR speeches for Tanjong Pagar GRC. Retrieved 5 May 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ PAR's Han Hui Hui on what her 3 Hs stand for | GE2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "GE2025: Strong showing for PAP as it wins Tanjong Pagar, Radin Mas and Queenstown". The Straits Times. 4 May 2025. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "ELD | 2025 Parliamentary General Election Results". www.eld.gov.sg. Retrieved 5 May 2025.