Sylvia Lim

ModernPoliticianSingapore1965 — ?

Workers Party chair and opposition MP.

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Quick Facts

Born

1965

Country

Singapore

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score36.9

Sylvia Lim — Complete Timeline

2003 AD

Appointed Chair of the Workers' PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Lim was appointed Chair of the Workers' Party, a senior leadership role. She helped guide the party's strategy and organizational development.

Party LeadershipOpposition

Impact: nationalconstructive

2006 AD

Elected as Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRCPolitical Action◆ Major

Sylvia Lim was first elected to Parliament as a member of the Aljunied Group Representation Constituency, becoming one of the few opposition MPs. She has been re-elected multiple times.

ElectionOpposition

constructive

2015 AD

Investigated by the Committee of Privileges for alleged misuse of parliamentary fundsPolitical Action◆ Major

Lim was investigated by the Committee of Privileges over allegations of misusing parliamentary funds for party activities. She was found to have breached rules but faced no further action.

InvestigationControversy

Impact: nationaldestructive

Led Workers' Party legal team in defending Aljunied GRC election resultsPolitical Action

Lim led the Workers' Party legal team in successfully defending against a legal challenge to the 2015 election results in Aljunied GRC. The court upheld the Workers' Party victory.

Legal DefenseElection

constructive