Shawn Loh

Shawn Loh Shou-en (Chinese: 罗守恩; pinyin: Luó Shǒu-ēn) is a Singaporean politician and civil servant, who was elected to the Parliament of Singapore in the 2025 general election. He represents the Jalan Besar GRC as a member of the People's Action Party.^[1] Loh replaced Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How.^[2]

The Honourable Shawn Loh
罗守恩
Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa)
Incumbent
Assumed office 4 May 2025
Preceded by	Heng Chee How
Majority	47,335 (50.42%)
Personal details
Born	1986 or 1987 Singapore
Political party	People's Action Party

Career

Loh resigned from the Ministry of Finance in March 2025, sparking speculation that he would contest in the 2025 Singaporean general election.^[3] In April 2025, Loh was spotted in a Jalan Besar event led by Minister Josephine Teo and was eventually confirmed to replace retiring Senior Minister of State of Defence Heng Chee How.^[4][5] His team would proceed to win with 75% of the vote.^[6]

Personal life

Loh is married with 4 children.