Sengkang Member of Parliament (MP) Jamus Lim was hospitalized with “full-blown” pneumonia after contracting Influenza A, according to a Facebook post shared on Oct 12. Lim, a Workers’ Party MP, revealed he had initially planned to take the remainder of the week off after developing a sniffle in Parliament last week. However, his condition worsened, prompting his hospital admission over the weekend due to a blood oxygen level falling to the low 90s, below the typical 95%–100% range for healthy individuals. SINGAPORE –
Lim referenced a video of himself sniffling during a speech in Parliament on Oct 6, where PAP MP Diana Pang (Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC) offered him a tissue. In his post, he stated, “As it turns out, that sniffling eventually developed into a bad case of Influenza A, before culminating in full-blown pneumonia.” He noted his inability to attend regular MP duties, including a meet-the-people session and weekly house visits, but confirmed that his team would “StepUp” to manage responsibilities. His post included a photo of a sign reading “Temporarily Out of Service.” Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
Hospitalization Details
Lim’s hospitalization followed a progression from a mild sniffle to Influenza A, which then led to pneumonia. His Facebook post did not specify the duration of his stay. The MP emphasized that his team would handle his duties, including “weekly house visits, estate walks, and coffeeshop chit-chats,” while he focused on administrative tasks like processing appeal letters and emails. His post also noted his inability to attend a scheduled meet-the-people session.
His blood oxygen saturation, or SpO2, had fallen to the low 90s, below the typical 95%–100% range for healthy individuals. Lim’s post did not indicate how long he would remain in the hospital.
Public Statement and Team Response
Lim addressed his Anchorvale constituents, acknowledging the impact of his illness on his work. He described the initial sniffling as a “noticeable” issue in Parliament, which later escalated into a severe illness. His post included a quote from himself: “All that to say, while I’m still stuck here, I am unable to attend to my regular MP duties.” He thanked residents for their patience and highlighted the support of his #TeamSengkang volunteers.
Lim stated that his team would “StepUp” to manage his responsibilities, including tonight’s meet-the-people session, weekly house visits, estate walks, and coffeeshop chit-chats. In the meantime, he would focus on administrative tasks such as clearing appeal letters and catching up on his email backlog. “I thank you for your patience in the meantime,” he wrote. His post was accompanied by a photo of a sign reading “Temporarily Out of Service.”
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