Lim Guan Hoo (1938 or 1939 – 3 August 1977) was a Singaporean politician. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he served as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency (SMC) from 1966 till his death in office in 1977. Lim also served as Parliamentary Secretary to Communications from 1972 to 1973 and to Home Affairs from 1973 to 1977.[1]
Lim Guan Hoo | |
|---|---|
 Lim in 1974 | |
| Member of Parliament of Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency | |
| In office 18 January 1966 – 30 June 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Lim Huan Boon |
| Succeeded by | Lim Chee Oon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 or 1939 Straits Settlements |
| Died | 3 August 1977 (aged 38) Singapore General Hospital, Singapore |
| Resting place | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Crematorium |
| Spouse | Mrs. Lim |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Nanyang University Singapore University |
Early life and education
editLim was first in his Chinese language and Literature classes consisting of 88 students. In 1960, he graduated from Nanyang University with a Bachelor of Arts.[2] From 1971 to 1974, Lim got his Master of Arts at Singapore University by studying part-time.[3] Before working in politics, he was a lecturer at Nanyang University and an editor of the Chinese edition of Petir.[4]
Career
editLim made his political debut at the 1966 by-elections, contesting for Member of Parliament (MP) of Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency (SMC) against Independent Madai Puthan Damodaran Nair, where Lim was elected with 82.94%.[5] At the 1968 general election, he contested for MP of Bukit Merah SMC again, being elected unopposed.[6]
In the 1972 general election, Lim contested for MP of Bukit Merah SMC again, against Kho Jiak Hiong of Workers' Party and Said bin Jali of Barisan Sosialis, and was elected with 69.33% of the vote.[7] At the 1976 general election, Lim contested for MP of Bukit Merah SMC again, against Wong Kui Yu of United Front, being elected with 76.37% of the vote.[8]
Death
editOn 13 February 1977, Lim suffered from a stroke and collapsed whilst watching the Vigilante Corps performing at the National Stadium. He was sent to the Singapore General Hospital where he stayed there in a coma for 172 days, dying on 3 August at 2:40 am. He was survived by his wife, a teacher at Chung Hwa Girls' High School, and 2 sons. He was cremated at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Crematorium.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Three get new jobs in govt transfers". The Straits Times. 1 January 1972. p. 5. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ a b "MP dies". New Nation. 3 August 1977. p. 1. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ Lim, Siong Guan (16 April 1980). "Lim Guan Hoo's graduate degree". The Straits Times. p. 15. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "Blank votes campaign". The Straits Times. 14 January 1966. p. 8. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ Sam, Jackie (18 January 1966). "Bukit Merah goes to polls today". The Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "Chalun2 bagi p-raya S'pura". Berita Harian (in Malay). 18 February 1968. p. 5. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "Kartu chatatan pilehanraya". Berita Harian (in Malay). 2 September 1972. p. 7. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "ELECTION SCORECARD". The Straits Times. 23 December 1976. p. 12. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via NewspaperSG.