Lawyer and former Aljunied GRC candidate Alex Yeo will represent the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Potong Pasir at the upcoming General Election, replacing long-serving MP Sitoh Yih Pin, who is stepping down after over a decade in office.
At a press conference on April 16, Mr Yeo, 46, expressed his deep ties to the constituency, noting that he first began volunteering in Potong Pasir in 2013. “It feels like I’ve come home,” he said, adding that he continued contributing to the estate even after contesting in Aljunied GRC in 2020.
Mr Yeo, 46, entered politics in 2020, when he was fielded in Aljunied GRC as part of a PAP slate. The PAP lost with 40.05 per cent of the vote against the Workers’ Party, which won with 59.95 per cent.Despite the loss, he remained active, running a community legal clinic and a pro bono Lasting Power of Attorney programme in Potong Pasir.
He is preparing a manifesto for the ward, featuring both “hardware” – such as more sheltered walkways and upgraded infrastructure – and “heartware” to strengthen families and community support. He emphasised that these plans are based on years of engagement with residents.
Mr Yeo said he is mindful of the area’s strong political history, shaped by opposition stalwart Chiam See Tong, who held the seat for 27 years until 2011. Mr Sitoh, an accountant, won the seat that year after two earlier attempts and has held it since.
Thanking Mr Sitoh for his mentorship, Mr Yeo said he is committed to building on his predecessor’s work but is also determined to earn residents’ trust on his own.
When asked about the possibility of a three-way contest, Mr Yeo said he remains focused on his team’s work for residents, not the competition. The Singapore People’s Party (SPP) is expected to challenge the seat again.
“I understand what Potong Pasir stands for – its past, its present, and what it hopes to be,” he said. “I’m here to serve, and I hope to grow with the community.”
