Lim Guan Hoo

Lim Guan Hoo (1938 or 1939 – 3 August 1977) was a Singaporean politician. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he served as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency (SMC) from 1966 till his death in office in 1977. Lim also served as Parliamentary Secretary to Communications from 1972 to 1973 and to Home Affairs from 1973 to 1977.

Early life and education

Lim was first in his Chinese language and Literature classes consisting of 88 students. In 1960, he graduated from Nanyang University with a Bachelor of Arts. From 1971 to 1974, Lim got his Master of Arts at Singapore University by studying part-time. Before working in politics, he was a lecturer at Nanyang University and an editor of the Chinese edition of Petir.

Career

Lim made his political debut at the 1966 by-elections, contesting for Member of Parliament (MP) of Bukit Merah Single Member Constituency (SMC) against Independent Madai Puthan Damodaran Nair, where Lim was elected with 82.94%. At the 1968 general election, he contested for MP of Bukit Merah SMC again, being elected unopposed.

In the 1972 general election, Lim contested for MP of Bukit Merah SMC again, against Kho Jiak Hiong of Workers' Party and Said bin Jali of Barisan Sosialis, and was elected with 69.33% of the vote. At the 1976 general election, Lim contested for MP of Bukit Merah SMC again, against Wong Kui Yu of United Front, being elected with 76.37% of the vote.

Death

On 13 February 1977, Lim suffered from a stroke and collapsed whilst watching the Vigilante Corps performing at the National Stadium. He was sent to the Singapore General Hospital where he stayed there in a coma for 172 days, dying on 3 August at 2:40 am. He was survived by his wife, a teacher at Chung Hwa Girls' High School, and 2 sons. He was cremated at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Crematorium.