Eileen Chong (politician)

Eileen Chong Pei Shan (born 29 April 1992) is a Singaporean politician and former diplomat. A member of the opposition Workers' Party (WP), she has been serving as a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) since 19 May 2025.

Early life and education Growing up in Tampines before moving to Jurong West, Chong attended Xingnan Primary School, Jurong Secondary School and later graduated from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) with an International Baccalaureate diploma in 2010.

Career From 2017 to 2024, Chong worked at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She subsequently joined the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) in June 2024, working in the social impact sector.

Political career Chong joined the Workers' Party (WP) in the second-half of 2024. She served as a volunteer caseworker at Meet-the-People Sessions in Aljunied GRC alongside Member of Parliament (MP) Gerald Giam.

On Polling Day, the WP narrowly lost the GRC, winning 47.37% of the total votes. This was the second smallest victory margin for the PAP, allowing WP candidates in Tampines GRC to be eligible for a Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP). In June 2025, Chong was co-opted to the Central Executive Committee along with fellow NCMP Andre Low, Abdul Muhaimin and Kenneth Tiong. Chong was appointed as Youth Wing President replacing Jamus Lim.