Jurong Single Member Constituency, prior to 1988 known simply as the Jurong Constituency, was a single member constituency (SMC) in the western area in Singapore mainly in Jurong and Tuas area. It had existed since the 1959 general elections by carving a portion from Bukit Timah Constituency.
History In early October 1966, Chia Thye Poh boycotted Parliament over the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) decision to split from Malaysia. This action was part of BS' strategy to protest what it viewed as "undemocratic acts" by carrying the struggle beyond Parliament. On 7 October, Chia resigned from his seat in the Parliament.
A by-elections was held on 2 November 1966 where Ho Kah Leong of the PAP won uncontested.
In 1976, part of the constituency was carved out to form Boon Lay Constituency.
In 1988, following the establishment of Group representation constituency (GRC) and SMC, it was known as Jurong SMC.
In 1997, the constituency was absorbed into Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency.
Member of Parliament YearMember of ParliamentPartyLegislative Assembly of Singapore1959Chor Yeok Eng PAP1963Chia Thye Poh BSParliament of Singapore1965Chia Thye PohBS1966Ho Kah LeongPAP1968197219761980198419881991
Electoral results
Elections in 1950s
Note: In 1957, Singapore Malay Union (SMU) was expelled by its alliance partners consisted of UMNO and MCA for fielding a candidate in that by-election which was the reason for the elections department of Singapore to view Ahman bin Haji Subri as an independent candidate.
Elections in 1960s
Elections in 1970s
Elections in 1980s
Elections in 1990s
See also Jurong GRC
References Results in 1959 GE Results in 1963 GE Result in Third 1966 By Election (There was 3 by-elections in 1966 in different wards) Results in 1968 GE Results in 1972 GE Results in 1976 GE Results in 1980 GE Results in 1984 GE Results in 1988 GE Results in 1991 GE