Sylvia Lim Swee Lian

Sylvia Lim Swee Lian has been a Central Executive Committee (CEC) member of the Workers' Party since 2001 and has served as the Party Chair since 2003. Her long-standing leadership has been instrumental in guiding the party through significant milestones, solidifying its role in Singapore’s political landscape.

What Sylvia enjoys most about her work with the party is the knowledge that, despite the difficulties, they have made a significant national impact. Her vision for Singapore is one where citizens actively fight for what they believe in, leading and organising for the causes they care about. She envisions the Workers’ Party becoming further entrenched as a pillar of Singapore's democracy.

Professionally, Sylvia has a diverse background in the legal profession, law enforcement, and teaching. She holds an LL.B (Hons) from the National University of Singapore, an LL.M from the University of London, and an M.Sc in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.

In her personal life, she has a passion for sports and music across all genres. She also holds a Grade 8 qualification in Music Theory and Singing, which she achieved as an adult in her 30s. After dating for 12 years, Sylvia married her long time partner, football legend Quah Kim Song, in January 2025.

A fun fact about Sylvia is her love for binge-watching K-Dramas, a hobby she enjoys in her downtime.