Freelance private tutor Chiu Shin Kong has been walking the ground with Peoples Voice (PV), part of the broader People's Alliance for Reform (PAR).
Mr Chiu told CNA that he started volunteering with PV in 2019 and has been a party member for three or four years. When asked if he would be running in GE2025, he said the decision lies with PV founder and PAR secretary-general Lim Tean.
The 51-year-old, who is married and has a 13-year-old daughter, said he has been active in PAR's outreach in Jalan Besar GRC. He has also been seen on the ground in other constituencies PAR is eyeing, including Tanjong Pagar GRC and Potong Pasir and Queenstown SMCs.
Mr Chiu said walking the ground with PAR has made him "feel more strongly for the people who ... haven't been well taken care of". He added that he took pride in participating in PAR's rice distribution programme for residents in need.
The cost of living has skyrocketed and is the most pressing issue for voters, he said, identifying job security as a key issue he hopes to address.
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