A new political party called the Most Valuable Party (MVP) has entered Singapore’s political scene, aiming to contest East Coast GRC in the upcoming General Election 2025. The party is led by 32-year-old entrepreneur Chia Yun Kai, who has been a long-time resident of the East Coast area.
MVP has recently caught public attention after launching a recruitment drive through social media in March 2025, inviting “interested politicians” to join its team.
Speaking to Mothership, Chia shared that his political ambitions began as early as 2020, when Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat was fielded by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in East Coast GRC.
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Chia said he was dissatisfied with what he described as DPM Heng’s “last-minute” entry into the constituency, which he felt showed a lack of preparedness and genuine planning. As someone who has lived in East Coast for two decades, Chia said he was disappointed by the lack of substantial progress in the area, beyond what he called “generic improvements” and more community events.
His motivation to enter politics was further strengthened by a series of national-level incidents, including the public clash between Progress Singapore Party’s Leong Mun Wai and Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng, as well as the recent resignations of Workers’ Party (WP) leaders Nicole Seah and Leon Perera.
Chia also criticised WP chief Pritam Singh, stating that he felt Singh was not strong enough to lead the opposition effort in East Coast.
Explaining the name of his party, Chia said “MVP” is a universal abbreviation for “Most Valuable”, and since the group is forming a political party, the name felt fitting. He stressed that the MVP is not just another opposition party, but a group determined to bring real change to Singapore’s political landscape.
According to him, the MVP aims to challenge outdated systems and introduce policies that put Singaporeans first, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term prosperity. He highlighted the party’s key concerns, including rising living costs, job security, and economic resilience. Chia promised practical solutions over “band-aid fixes” or “empty promises”.
As of April 14, Chia has confirmed two other candidates for the East Coast GRC team and is still in search of two more to complete the five-member group. While MVP has not yet been registered as an official political party, Chia stated that they are prepared to contest the election regardless. Citing the Elections Department’s rules, he said they could still stand as “independent candidates forming a group”.
Funding for the campaign, which can be an expensive affair in Singapore, is another issue Chia believes can be tackled creatively. He said that MVP plans to use “a slew of innovative campaigning ideas” and will leverage technology and social media to reduce costs and engage with voters more directly.
Asked why he chose to contest a Group Representation Constituency (GRC) instead of a Single Member Constituency (SMC), Chia explained that running as a party avoids the stigma sometimes attached to independent candidates, who may be seen as self-serving.
He also cited his personal connection to East Coast, where he has lived for 20 years, and said he wants to serve the community he calls home. He joked that if a Bedok SMC were ever created, he might consider contesting there too.
While the MVP has yet to release a manifesto or concrete policy proposals, Chia remains confident. He urged the public not to dismiss the party based on its current lack of details, and instead to wait for the full slate of proposals in the lead-up to the election.
He emphasised that the MVP is “dead serious” about contesting GE2025 and hopes that Singaporeans will look beyond the party’s name and recognise its commitment to meaningful change.
