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Lim Tean is a Singaporean lawyer and politician, known as the founder and secretary-general of the Peoples Voice (PV) political party ⁷. He has gained public attention through his political activities and legal career, which has also involved some controversies.

Early Life and Political Career

Lim Tean was born on November 17, 1964 ⁷. He established the Peoples Voice party, advocating for "Freedom & true Direct Democracy" in Singapore ⁶.

In the 2020 Singaporean General Election (GE2020), Lim Tean led the Peoples Voice team in a contest against the People's Action Party (PAP). His team secured 34.64% of the votes in their constituency, while the PAP team won with 65.36% ¹.

Legal Career and Controversies

Lim Tean's legal career has faced scrutiny. In April to June 2021, he illegally practiced law without a valid certificate ³. This was due to difficulties in obtaining professional indemnity insurance, which is a mandatory prerequisite for lawyers in Singapore ³.

As a result of this, Lim Tean's jail term for practicing law without a valid certificate was enhanced by the High Court to three months and one week ³.

Recent Activities and Views

As of 2026, Lim Tean continues to be an active figure, expressing his views on various topics. For instance, in July 2026, he published a commentary titled "Lim Tean: The Hormuz ‘guardian’ turns pirate – 20% for tribute," where he criticized the United States' actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, comparing their imposition of a "toll" to the very acts they previously opposed ⁵.

Lim Tean maintains a presence on social media platforms like Instagram, where he identifies himself as a "Peoples Voice party leader 🇸🇬 Lawyer & politician advocating for Freedom & true Direct Democracy" ⁶.