Loh Miaw Gong

Loh Miaw Gong (born c. 1936) is a Singaporean politician, trade unionist and former political prisoner. She was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly in 1963, which later became the first parliament of Singapore.[1] Contesting as part of the opposition Barisan Sosialis, she was one of the only three women MPs[2] and the only woman opposition member. However, before she could occupy her seat, she was detained under the Internal Security Act.

References

  1. ↑ "1st Parliament 08.12.1965 - 08.02.1968". Parliament of Singapore. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Yong, Judith (5 December 1965). "Make-up of parliament". The Straits Times. p. 6. Retrieved 1 July 2016 – via NewspaperSG.
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