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flag Nine new NMPs, including Mark Lee, sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, to bring diverse expertise to Singapore’s Parliament.

flag Nine individuals, including returning NMP Mark Lee Kean Phi, have been nominated as Nominated Members of Parliament in Singapore, selected from 57 applicants by a special committee. flag Appointed by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on January 8, 2026, they will take office on January 12, bringing expertise from fields such as healthcare, education, law, business, engineering, sports, and labor advocacy. flag The nominees, all Singapore citizens meeting constitutional requirements, were chosen for their distinguished contributions and diverse perspectives, which leaders say will enrich parliamentary debates. flag The NMP scheme allows up to nine non-elected members to serve two-and-a-half-year terms, ensuring broader representation in Parliament.

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