Zainudin bin Nordin (Jawi: زاينودين نوردين; born 3 July 1963) is a Singaporean former politician who served as Mayor of Central Singapore District. A former member of the governing People's Action Party, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Bishan North ward of Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC between 2001 and 2011, later the Toa Payoh East ward between 2011 and 2015.
Zainudin Nordin | |
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| زاينودين نوردين | |
Zainudin in 2012 | |
| Mayor of Central Singapore District | |
| In office 30 May 2006 – 26 May 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Hsien Loong |
| Preceded by | Heng Chee How |
| Succeeded by | Sam Tan |
| Member of Parliament for Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC (Toa Payoh East) | |
| In office 7 May 2011 – 24 August 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Josephine Teo (PAP) |
| Succeeded by | Saktiandi Supaat (PAP) |
| Member of Parliament for Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC (Bishan North) | |
| In office 25 October 2001 – 19 April 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Othman (PAP) |
| Succeeded by | Josephine Teo (PAP) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1963 Colony of Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party (2001–2015) |
Zainudin was also formerly the president of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) between 2009 and 2016. He is currently the chief strategy officer at food and beverage group, Iron Chef F&B.
Political career
editZainudin was part of the five-member PAP team and became a Member of Parliament for Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC representing the Bishan North ward between 25 October 2001 to 19 April 2011 due to a walkover.
Zainudin was the Mayor of Central Singapore District between 30 May 2006 to 26 May 2011.
Zainudin was part of the five-member PAP team and won the 2011 general election and became a Member of Parliament for Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC and switched to representing the Toa Payoh East ward between 7 May 2011 to 24 August 2015.
Zainudin retired from politics prior to the 2015 general election, citing wanting to spend more time with his family.[1]
Career
editZainudin served as president of the FAS between 2009 and 2016.[2]
In April 2017, Zainudin was arrested, along with three others, for suspected misuse of funds at Tiong Bahru Football Club.[3][4] They were later released on bail. In September 2021, charges were dropped against Zainudin and one other.After a lengthy investigation, he was found to be innocent of all charges. The charges against him were dropped and he was cleared. [5]
Zainudin is currently the chief strategy officer at food and beverage group, Iron Chef F&B.[5]
Personal life
editDuring a parliamentary speech during the Budget 2013 Committee of Supply, Zainudin revealed he did not serve National Service (NS) as he was exempted per the National Service policy's exclusion of some Malays.[6]
Honours
edit- Chevalier in the National Order of Merit, awarded 25 April 2015 by the French Ambassador to Singapore.[7]
References
edit- ^ PAP defeats Chiam's team in Bishan–Toa Payoh
- ^ "Nordin: Singapore making progress". 12 November 2012. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "FAS scandal: Four, including Bill Ng and Zainudin, arrested and out on police bail".
- ^ hermes (25 April 2017). "FAS saga: Bill Ng, wife, Zainudin Nordin and Winston Lee all out on police bail". The Straits Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ a b "No charges against ex-FAS senior officials Zainudin Nordin, Winston Lee in funds misuse probe: AGC". CNA. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Li, Tania (1989). Malays in Singapore : culture, economy, and ideology (2. impr. ed.). Singapore: Oxford University Press. p. 109. ISBN 9780195889147.
- ^ "Mr Zainudin Nordin, Chevalier in the National Order of Merit". France in Singapore. Embassy of France in Singapore. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
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