Chee Soon Juan

ModernPoliticianSingapore1962 — ?

Long-time Singapore Democratic Party opposition leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1962

Country

Singapore

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score38.4

Chee Soon Juan — Complete Timeline

1980 AD

Founded the Singapore Democratic PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Chee Soon Juan co-founded the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) as a opposition party advocating for democratic reforms and greater political freedoms. The SDP became a prominent opposition voice in Singapore.

Political PartyOpposition

Impact: nationalconstructive

2006 AD

Arrested and imprisoned for speaking at a public rally without a permitPolitical Action◆ Major

Chee was arrested and sentenced to five weeks in prison for speaking at a public rally without a police permit. The incident highlighted restrictions on political assembly in Singapore.

ArrestPolitical Activism

Impact: nationaldestructive

Declared bankrupt by the High CourtPolitical Action◆ Major

Chee was declared bankrupt by the High Court after failing to pay damages from a defamation suit. The bankruptcy barred him from standing for election for several years.

BankruptcyLegal Setback

Impact: nationaldestructive

2011 AD

Contested in the 2011 General Election and lostPolitical Action

Chee contested in the 2011 general election as a candidate for the SDP in the Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but lost to the PAP team. The SDP failed to win any seats.

ElectionDefeat