Updated: 07/09/2012 22:03 | By Channel NewsAsia

Png Eng Huat sworn in as MP for Hougang

SINGAPORE: Mr Png Eng Huat from the Workers’ Party was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Hougang on Monday.

"I, Png Eng Huat, having been elected as a Member of the Parliament of Singapore, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge my duty as such to the best of my ability, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Singapore, that I will preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the Republic of Singapore, so help me God," said Mr Png.

Mr Png beat the People’s Action Party’s Desmond Choo in the Hougang by—election in May, winning with 62 per cent of votes.

— CNA/cc