Did she fail her probation?
She was asked to find another job, otherwise she would be fired?
MP Tin Pei Ling (centre) said she has had “an invaluable experience” at Grab. PHOTO: PEI LING TIN/LINKEDIN
Christopher Tan
Senior Transport Correspondent
August 16, 2023
SINGAPORE - MP Tin Pei Ling has called it quits at ride-hailing giant Grab Singapore – barely half a year after assuming a corporate development role in the company.
In her LinkedIn post on Aug 17, Ms Tin said she would be joining a fintech company which “aims to pioneer innovative advancements in the payment industry”, starting Oct 1.
“I will take on a leadership role in strategic partnerships and business development,” she wrote. “I am excited that this new role will give me the opportunity to support the company’s product innovation efforts and expansion into key Asia-Pacific markets.”
When contacted by The Straits Times on Thursday, Ms Tin declined to say which fintech company she was joining, or if the firm was local, regional or international.
“Sorry, it’s an agreement I have with the (fintech) company,” she said, adding that she could not say more than what she has in her LinkedIn post.
Grab issued a statement confirming Ms Tin’s departure, in response to queries.
“We confirm that Tin Pei Ling will be leaving Grab to pursue a new role in strategic partnership and business development,” the statement said. “We fully support Pei Ling’s aspiration to take on a more front-facing role and look forward to her continued championing of tech innovation in Singapore.”
Ms Tin, who is MP for MacPherson, made waves when she joined Grab in January as its Singapore director of public affairs and policy.
After a public uproar questioning if the move would lead to conflict of interest with her MP role, Grab moved her to a corporate development position in February.
Grab said Ms Tin had made “valuable contributions here, supporting key projects and investments”.
In her post on Aug 17, Ms Tin said she has had “an invaluable experience” at Grab. “It was an opportunity for me to return to the private sector, to broaden my horizons, hone new skills and allow me to make a contribution in a different way,” she added.
She was asked to find another job, otherwise she would be fired?
MP Tin Pei Ling leaves Grab, joining fintech company
MP Tin Pei Ling (centre) said she has had “an invaluable experience” at Grab. PHOTO: PEI LING TIN/LINKEDIN
Christopher Tan
Senior Transport Correspondent
August 16, 2023
SINGAPORE - MP Tin Pei Ling has called it quits at ride-hailing giant Grab Singapore – barely half a year after assuming a corporate development role in the company.
In her LinkedIn post on Aug 17, Ms Tin said she would be joining a fintech company which “aims to pioneer innovative advancements in the payment industry”, starting Oct 1.
“I will take on a leadership role in strategic partnerships and business development,” she wrote. “I am excited that this new role will give me the opportunity to support the company’s product innovation efforts and expansion into key Asia-Pacific markets.”
When contacted by The Straits Times on Thursday, Ms Tin declined to say which fintech company she was joining, or if the firm was local, regional or international.
“Sorry, it’s an agreement I have with the (fintech) company,” she said, adding that she could not say more than what she has in her LinkedIn post.
Grab issued a statement confirming Ms Tin’s departure, in response to queries.
“We confirm that Tin Pei Ling will be leaving Grab to pursue a new role in strategic partnership and business development,” the statement said. “We fully support Pei Ling’s aspiration to take on a more front-facing role and look forward to her continued championing of tech innovation in Singapore.”
Ms Tin, who is MP for MacPherson, made waves when she joined Grab in January as its Singapore director of public affairs and policy.
After a public uproar questioning if the move would lead to conflict of interest with her MP role, Grab moved her to a corporate development position in February.
Grab said Ms Tin had made “valuable contributions here, supporting key projects and investments”.
In her post on Aug 17, Ms Tin said she has had “an invaluable experience” at Grab. “It was an opportunity for me to return to the private sector, to broaden my horizons, hone new skills and allow me to make a contribution in a different way,” she added.
