Shawn Loh

Was honoured to be the Guest of Honour for the opening of a row of refurbished shophouses at 111 Jalan Besar.

These 100-year old shophouses reflect Singapore's shared heritage. It is easy to tear down old buildings to rebuild newer ones; far harder (and more expensive) to restore them. I am glad URA has worked with the developer to take the harder path.

Many businesses have operated from these shophouses in the past. And a new generation will now be moving in. Jalan Besar GRC welcomes them and looks forward to their contribution to the vibrant tapestry in our community!

✨ Celebrating culture, language and youth talent at Navarasa Thiruvizha in April! (A bit of a delayed post here.)

Kallang CC is proud to host and witness students from 10 secondary schools showcase their talents, creativity and passion for Tamil language and culture. Proud to see our young people embracing heritage while building confidence and community spirit.

Congratulations to all participants and champions Jurong West Secondary School 🏆👏

Thank you to all organisers, volunteers, teachers and parents for making this possible ❤️

Dear Residents,

Please note that there will be no in-person Meet-the-People Session (MPS) on 1 June 2026, as it falls on the public holiday in lieu of Vesak Day.

Residents may continue to reach us via our Digital Services by scanning the QR code.

We wish our Buddhist residents a Happy Vesak Day and everyone a pleasant holiday.

Yours sincerely,
Shawn Loh &
PAP Whampoa

Wishing all Buddhists a meaningful and blessed Vesak Day. 🪷

Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha - a sacred occasion that embodies the values of compassion, mindfulness, and kindness towards others.

Many observe this day through prayer, reflection, and acts of generosity. May the spirit of Vesak continue to inspire a more caring, gracious, and inclusive community for all.

Wishing everyone at Whampoa – Boon Keng peace, harmony, and happiness this Vesak Day. 🙏

The June school holidays are here! Looking forward to spending both quality and quantity time with the family. The kids grow so fast.

Wishing everyone a good and restful school holidays (although it probably won't be that restful for the parents!)

Walking through Blk 4 Boon Keng Road, I was reminded that no matter how long I’ve been doing this, the warmth of our community never fails to lift my spirit, it simply doesn’t get any more rewarding than this.

Every conversation shared along the corridors brings a genuine sense of connection and comfort. It is these authentic, neighborly moments that truly define the spirit of Boon Keng and remind me of what makes our estate feel like home.

Thank you to all the residents who opened their doors and shared a warm smile or a kind word. Glad we got to talk about the Home Improvement Programme and Neighbourhood Renewal Programme!

Selamat Hari Raya Haji to all our Muslim residents and friends celebrating in Whampoa-Boon Keng and Singapore!

Hari Raya Haji reminds us of the importance of faith, gratitude, and devotion. It is a time of reflection and charity, where we remember to support those in need and strengthen the bonds with our neighbours. Our community is built on this very spirit of care and togetherness.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled celebration with your families.

Joined the Ministry of Manpower's annual workplan seminar in my role on the Government Parliamentary Committee for Manpower.

Brought back many memories, as I had served in the MOM ten years ago, from 2014-2016! Glad to see so many former colleagues still serving and growing.

Now in a different capacity, but the mission remains the same: to empower a great workforce and to enable great workplaces to thrive.

In parliament last month, I had asked for some data from the Ministry of Finance on social mobility. And they kindly released it in response. This is the first chart. It shows that Singaporeans around my age cohort born to middle-income fathers had a very similar chance of ending in each income quintile. This shows that the middle class has not ossified in my generation.

And the chart complements the second chart, which was published earlier this year within MOF's Occasional Paper. This chart shows that Singaporeans around my age cohort born to lower-income fathers still had a good chance of ending in each income quintile, including the top one.

I'll be referring to these charts in a speech I'm giving tomorrow.