Choo Kim Ping
Born: 1947

Choo Kim Ping, a technician, joined the Barisan Sosialis as a member in 1970 and in 1983, was elected Treasurer.

In 1984, when the Barisan Sosialis merged with the Workers' Party, he became an Organising Member of the Party.

In 1996, Kim Ping was elected as an Executive Council Member of the WP and served until 2005.

In the early days of his involvement in politics, Kim Ping was active in his village association's alumni and was active in community grassroots activities, such as helping fellow villagers during floods and road building projects in rural areas.

Kim Ping's hope for the future is that like-minded opposition parties' members put aside their differences in ideology to come together, pooling resources so as to better serve the country.

When asked upon why did he enter politics, Kim Ping replied that it is his duty to society and for the future generation.

Kim Ping is married with 2 children.