Lily Neo - An Inspiration

There has been alot of buzz about the recently concluded General Elections. This led me to to find out more about the political parties over the internet.

As I was surfing through the People Action Party's website, one of our MPs caught my attention. It was none other than Dr Lily Neo. Not that I was new to her. Have known her since she entered the political scene since 1996. Back than, she was a 43 year old and what struck me was her beauty and how young she looked despite her age.

However, it was not superficial youth or beauty that attracted me to her. Over the years, being one of the MPs for the Jalan Besar GRC, she has worked the ground tirelessly and constantly seeked to improve the lives of her constituents. She is often seen at community events and actively participates in charity.

Prove of her commitment towards her role as an MP has not been more evident on her parliamentary debate with the MP in charge of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports on the issue of increasing public assistance for the needy. What struck me was her boldness in raising up the issue for debate. Though she was given generic answers coupled with the Speaker of Parliament asking her to tone down her rhetoric, she persisted in bringing across her point. The points she brought up for debate were valid as she walks her talk. Despite juggling family, her medical practice and her duty as a MP, she takes time to walk the ground and connect with the people in her constituency.

Truly, Lily Neo is a true leader. A leader with the looks, brain and most importantly, heart. She is an inspiration. In an age where many are endue with power but do not use them wisely, she is truly one to look up to and emulate.