What caused the sudden death of former MP Yaw Shin Leong at 47?

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Former Workers' Party MP Yaw Shin Leong Died at 47

Former Workers' Party Member of Parliament Yaw Shin Leong passed away on November 10 at the age of 47. An obituary posted on his social media accounts announced his death. According to reports from 8world news, a social media administrator for Yaw's wife indicated that he collapsed during a morning jog in Beijing.
Circumstances of Death

An obituary shared on Yaw Shin Leong's social media, including his LinkedIn and Facebook accounts under the alias "Amos Rao," stated his passing on November 10. While the obituary itself did not specify a cause of death, a post by a social media administrator for Yaw's wife, as reported by 8world news, mentioned that Yaw collapsed while jogging in Beijing. His body is currently in Beijing, with plans for a coffin closing ceremony before transportation back to Singapore.
Professional and Personal Background

Yaw Shin Leong was working in Beijing as the China country director for Aims, an immigration and relocation company, according to his LinkedIn profile. His social media obituary described him as a beloved husband, father, brother, leader, and soldier, noting the profound impact he left in areas beyond politics, including his passion for Singapore and his National Service. The obituary also requested privacy from the media during this difficult time.
Political Career and Expulsion

Yaw was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Hougang Single Member Constituency in the 2011 General Election. His political career faced significant challenges in 2012 when he was expelled from the Workers' Party for failing to address an extramarital affair, which subsequently led to a by-election in Hougang. In 2021, Yaw's extramarital affair resurfaced in public discourse following a Facebook post where he claimed to have informed party leadership at the time. The Workers' Party later disputed these claims.

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