Jurong Single Member Constituency

Jurong Single Member Constituency, prior to 1988 known simply as the Jurong Constituency, was a single member constituency in the western area in Singapore mainly in Jurong and Tuas area. It had existed since the Singaporean [general election, 1959|1959 general elections] by carving a portion from Bukit Timah Constituency.

History

In early October 1966, Chia Thye Poh boycotted Parliament over the ruling People's Action Party decision to split from Malaysia. This action was part of BS' strategy to protest what it viewed as "undemocratic acts" by carrying the struggle beyond Parliament. On 7 October, Chia resigned from his seat in the Parliament.
A by-elections was held on 2 November 1966 where Ho Kah Leong of the PAP won uncontested.
In 1976, part of the constituency was carved out to form Boon Lay Constituency.
In 1988, following the establishment of Group representation constituency and SMC, it was known as Jurong SMC.
In 1997, the constituency was absorbed into Bukit Timah [Group Representation Constituency].

Note: In 1957, Singapore Malay Union was expelled by its alliance partners consisted of UMNO and MCA for fielding a candidate in that by-election which was the reason for the elections department of Singapore to view Ahman bin Haji Subri as an independent candidate.