Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi Sworn in as Senior Parliamentary Secretary
Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi, a Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC, was officially sworn in as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Ministry of Education (MOE). The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Formal Swearing-In Ceremony
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday, October 3rd, at the Istana. Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi expressed his gratitude and sense of responsibility in a Facebook post, describing the appointment as a "high honor and responsibility." He pledged to prioritize the interests of the nation and community in his new role.
Prime Minister's Congratulatory Message
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong congratulated Dr. Syed Harun on his appointment via a Facebook post on Saturday, October 4th. He highlighted Dr. Syed Harun's consistent display of care for others throughout his clinical work and voluntary service. Prime Minister Lee expressed confidence that Dr. Syed Harun would demonstrate the same care, integrity, and sense of responsibility in his public service, serving the Singaporean people with sincerity and dedication.
Background and Experience
Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi, a 40-year-old psychiatrist, previously served as a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) from 2023 to 2025. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament in the 2025 General Election. Due to his professional commitments, his official assumption of duties was delayed by several months. He is one of nine new political office holders in Prime Minister Lee's team.
New Political Appointments
The new political team includes seven new Members of Parliament, including Dr. Syed Harun, and two backbenchers who have been promoted. Among those is Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, a two-term MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC. Mr. Zhulkarnain will be appointed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in February next year.