Posted 02 Dec 2016 21:08
Updated 03 Dec 2016 00:25
SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament (MP) for Punggol East SMC Charles Chong will be on medical leave for eight weeks after undergoing a planned medical procedure on Thursday (Dec 1), the People's Action Party (PAP) HQ said in a statement on Friday night.
His condition is stable, it said, adding that Mr Chong expects to "gradually resume his constituency activities fully" after the eight-week period, "although his doctors advise him to limit physical exertion and contact with the public during his recovery".
MPs from Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC will support Punggol East's meet-the-people session (MPS) and activities during this time, said Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean. Mr Teo is the anchor minister for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, which is adjacent to Punggol East.
"Charles has requested us to help look after our Punggol East residents during this time," DPM Teo said.
According to the statement, MPS will continue as usual every Monday (except on public holidays and fifth Mondays of the month), and constituency activities will continue as usual.
"We've always worked together as a team and we will continue to make sure that our Punggol East residents are well looked after. We all wish Charles a full and speedy recovery!" Mr Teo said.
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Is the MP medically fit to discharge his duties ? Will there be another by-election ?