Yee Jenn Jong


Yee Jenn Jong is a Singaporean politician, notably for being a Non-constituency Member of Parliament of the 12th Parliament of Singapore. He is also a self-styled education entrepreneur and consultant, as well as the founder of The Learning Grid and 360 Education.

Political career

Yee first stepped into politics in 2011 contesting in the Joo Chiat Single Member Constituency against Charles Chong from the People's Action Party. Although he lost marginally with 48.99% of the votes, he finished as the second best loser in an election was appointed to an NCMP position in the 12th Parliament of Singapore. It was confirmed by Workers' Party on 13 May 2011 that Yee would be taking up the NCMP position. With Yee taking up the NCMP position together with Gerald Giam, Workers' Party set a new record in the Singapore's post-independence political arena becoming the first non-ruling party to have 8 seats in parliament.

Education