Singapore appointed 2 idiots to lead the task force.

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He does not sound convincing.

MR ALVIN TAN SHENG HUI, 39
Head of Public Policy and Economics at LinkedIn

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Tan has been a grassroots volunteer since 2005, working together with Jalan Besar GRC MP Lily Neo in Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng.

Speaking in Mandarin, he said he faced obstacles in his education journey – he was once held back a grade, and did not do well enough to enter a local university.

Despite the earlier setbacks, he earned a Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours from Sydney University, and later, a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University. He has worked at the Ministry of Defence, the United Nations and non-profit group Oxfam, as well as in investment banking. He is now in the technology sector - earlier at social media giant Facebook and now at social networking platform LinkedIn.

Mr Tan said he hopes to use his skills and experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors to help Singaporeans become more nimble and prepared for the future of work.

He said he also aims to bridge the digital divide for seniors and other vulnerable groups, adding that the Covid-19 pandemic has hastened the need for all Singaporeans to acquire such digital skills. Work is now being done to help these groups, and more needs to be done, he said.

Said Mr Tan: “By the time Covid-19 is over... if we (still) haven’t become comfortable with technology, I think we might have failed our people.

“And so I will continue to really tirelessly advocate, and go to the ground and help all our students, stallholders... prepare for the future of work that has come much sooner than any of us has expected.”

Mr Alvin Tan, 40, will take on the role of Minister of State in MCCY and Ministry of Trade and Industry from Sept 1.

 

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How about OYK's cousin? He has experience in healthcare.

MR XIE YAO QUAN, 35
Head of healthcare redesign at Alexandra Hospital

ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG


Mr Xie has been helping out with the Covid-19 battle amid the pandemic, as he leads Alexandra Hospital’s operations in a major community care facility and other areas.

Before moving into public healthcare, Mr Xie spent five years in the private sector at an investment company. Before that, he spent six years in the Singapore Armed Forces.

Mr Xie, who is married, wants to keep healthcare accessible, affordable and of quality for Singaporeans, as well as support the lower-income families and vulnerable individuals holistically.

He has been an active volunteer in the community since 2015, introducing several initiatives to support lower-income families in Jurong.

“We need to listen deeply to residents and bring their suggestions together to improve lives and build a better home. There is so much energy and wisdom in the community,” said Mr Xie.

No cabinet appointment for OYK's cousin............................ yet..............................

 

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He should be quite free.

MR ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE, 41
Director at Niru & Co LLC

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Yeo, a lawyer, has chaired the party's Paya Lebar branch in opposition-held Aljunied GRC for more than three years.

He said he would like to help seniors and support less privileged families in Paya Lebar.

Another item on his to-do list is to address the challenges faced by parents of young children, who have to juggle between their work and family needs.

He said he fell in love with his wife, Priya, who is Hindu and South Asian, despite them being different culturally and having different religions "because we share many similar Singaporean values and experiences".

"We are thankful that Singapore is the home where children can be whoever they wish, and yet have a singular identity - that of being Singaporeans," said Mr Yeo, who is Catholic. He sees such values demonstrated in the community as well throughout his volunteering experiences.

"I hope to play my small part in contributing to continue to grow our inclusive society that we have worked so hard over so many years."

Asked about the PAP team's chances at the upcoming election in wresting Aljunied GRC back from the Workers' Party, Mr Yeo said that while he is unable to speculate on the outcome, the team has been working hard on the ground for more than nine years to serve residents in the area.

Perhaps PAP should get this chap to take over from Victor.

 

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He is an employee of DBS.

MR DERRICK GOH SOON HEE, 51
Managing director and head of group audit at DBS Bank

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Before taking up his position at DBS, Mr Goh headed its subsidary POSB, where he said he was exposed to volunteering efforts by community leaders and grassroots.

This inspired the father of three to take up community work.

Mr Goh spent more than 10 years at credit firm American Express, based in London and New York. He intends to use his experience from the international banking sector to help improve the lives of Singaporeans.

“I want to play a part to improve the system, to hone the system. And I know that Singapore is not perfect, but having lived in all these international financial centres, I can say personally that Singapore is the best,” he said.

“And therefore, I want to play a role to help Singapore adapt as the world changes very rapidly, given digitisation and the onset of the impact of new technology.”

Since 2013, Mr Goh has ben volunteering as a district councillor with the South West Community Development Council and also serves on the board of HomeTeamNS.

Mr Goh, who is vice-chairman of the Gambas-Yishun Citizens’ Consultative Committee, has been seen with Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam at community engagements in Nee Soon, where he is expected to be fielded.

He should be in favour of the CECA policy.

 

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Former air force colonel.

MR SHAWN HUANG, 37
Director for enterprise development at Temasek Holdings

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Huang spent 19 years with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, where he began as a pilot trainee.

He was subsequently sent to the United States Air Force Academy and graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering with distinction. He was the first non-American top graduate in military performance.

The father of two is now a director for enterprise development at state investment firm Temasek Holdings.

He has spent the last decade volunteering in Taman Jurong constituency, mentoring children from low-income homes and helping former prison inmates restart their lives.

He has also chaired the Community Arts and Culture Club, which holds arts and culture activities for residents.

"Art is the bedrock of civilisation," he said.

For him, digitalisation is the greatest leveller when it comes to social mobility, and he hopes to push for further growth of e-commerce and improvements to home-based learning.

This fellow was in the news before GE but has gone quiet after.

 

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LHL may want to consider appointing this doctor-cum-businessman to head the new taskforce. Of course, it would have to be after the CAD investigation is completed and he is cleared.

 

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Mr Fahmi, 47, will become Mayor of South East District, taking over from Dr Maliki Osman, who has been promoted to a full minister.

Can earn $3,3 million as Mayor for a 5 year term.

 

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LHL may want to consider appointing this doctor-cum-businessman to head the new taskforce. Of course, it would have to be after the CAD investigation is completed and he is cleared.

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His hairline is receding.

 

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He does not sound convincing.

MR ALVIN TAN SHENG HUI, 39
Head of Public Policy and Economics at LinkedIn

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Tan has been a grassroots volunteer since 2005, working together with Jalan Besar GRC MP Lily Neo in Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng.

Speaking in Mandarin, he said he faced obstacles in his education journey – he was once held back a grade, and did not do well enough to enter a local university.

Despite the earlier setbacks, he earned a Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours from Sydney University, and later, a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University. He has worked at the Ministry of Defence, the United Nations and non-profit group Oxfam, as well as in investment banking. He is now in the technology sector - earlier at social media giant Facebook and now at social networking platform LinkedIn.

Mr Tan said he hopes to use his skills and experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors to help Singaporeans become more nimble and prepared for the future of work.

He said he also aims to bridge the digital divide for seniors and other vulnerable groups, adding that the Covid-19 pandemic has hastened the need for all Singaporeans to acquire such digital skills. Work is now being done to help these groups, and more needs to be done, he said.

Said Mr Tan: “By the time Covid-19 is over... if we (still) haven’t become comfortable with technology, I think we might have failed our people.

“And so I will continue to really tirelessly advocate, and go to the ground and help all our students, stallholders... prepare for the future of work that has come much sooner than any of us has expected.”

Already has his own wikipedia page.

Alvin Tan Sheng Hui (simplified Chinese: 陈圣辉; traditional Chinese: 陳聖輝; pinyin: Chén Shènghuì; born 30 June 1980) is a Singaporean politician who has served as the Minister of State in the Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry for Trade and Industry since 1 September 2020. He has also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC for Moulmein-Cairnhill since 10 July 2020 after the 2020 Singaporean general election.

 

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Already has his own wikipedia page.

Alvin Tan Sheng Hui (simplified Chinese: 陈圣辉; traditional Chinese: 陳聖輝; pinyin: Chén Shènghuì; born 30 June 1980) is a Singaporean politician who has served as the Minister of State in the Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry for Trade and Industry since 1 September 2020. He has also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC for Moulmein-Cairnhill since 10 July 2020 after the 2020 Singaporean general election.

Relatively Young MOS.

 

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Already has his own wikipedia page.

Alvin Tan Sheng Hui (simplified Chinese: 陈圣辉; traditional Chinese: 陳聖輝; pinyin: Chén Shènghuì; born 30 June 1980) is a Singaporean politician who has served as the Minister of State in the Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry for Trade and Industry since 1 September 2020. He has also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC for Moulmein-Cairnhill since 10 July 2020 after the 2020 Singaporean general election.

Tan holds a First Class bachelor's degree in economics from Sydney University and a Master in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, where he was awarded the 2009 International and Global Affairs Fellowship from the Belfer Centre of Science and International Affairs. He later revealed that he was not qualified to study at any local universities.

 

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His hairline is receding.

KNN my uncle always believes it is better to have no fringe if hairline is receding than having few strains of hair acting as fringe and worse when the wind blows KNN

 

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KNN my uncle always believes it is better to have no fringe if hairline is receding than having few strains of hair acting as fringe and worse when the wind blows KNN

KNN it is better to be bald than to be balding KNN.

 

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Already has his own wikipedia page.

Alvin Tan Sheng Hui (simplified Chinese: 陈圣辉; traditional Chinese: 陳聖輝; pinyin: Chén Shènghuì; born 30 June 1980) is a Singaporean politician who has served as the Minister of State in the Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry for Trade and Industry since 1 September 2020. He has also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC for Moulmein-Cairnhill since 10 July 2020 after the 2020 Singaporean general election.

Following his graduation, Tan has been involved in various organisations, such as the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), United Nations (UN), Goldman Sachs and non-profit Oxfam. He also worked at Facebook and LinkedIn. At LinkedIn, he was the Head of Public Policy & Economics for the Asia-Pacific region.

 

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Already has his own wikipedia page.

Alvin Tan Sheng Hui (simplified Chinese: 陈圣辉; traditional Chinese: 陳聖輝; pinyin: Chén Shènghuì; born 30 June 1980) is a Singaporean politician who has served as the Minister of State in the Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry for Trade and Industry since 1 September 2020. He has also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC for Moulmein-Cairnhill since 10 July 2020 after the 2020 Singaporean general election.

Tan used to work under Lily Neo when Neo was still an MP.

In the 2020 Singaporean general election, he was selected as a candidate of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC, replacing the incumbent Melvin Yong who moved to Radin Mas SMC. His team was challenged by a team from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP). The PAP team won the election with 63.13% of the votes.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on 25 July that he will be helming MCCY and MTI from 1 September 2020.

 

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Obedient civil servant but unlikely to have new insights.

TAN KIAT HOW, 43
Former IMDA chief executive

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Tan, a public servant for nearly 20 years, was part of the team that set up the Pioneer Generation Office– now known as the Silver Generation Office – and was responsible for mobilising 3,000 volunteers to do outreach to nearly half a million seniors.

He took up the top post at IMDA in 2017. Under his leadership, the organisation took steps to build up Singapore’s connectivity infrastructure, such as the rollout of the country’s fourth telco.

Previously, he was deputy secretary for cyber and technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information, where he worked on Singapore’s national cyber security strategy.

Digitalisation is an issue close to his heart, he said.

“Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future.”

Digitalisation, he said, is an issue close to his heart. "Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future."

Also has his own wikipedia page.

Tan Kiat How is a Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has served as Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry for National Development as well as the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Coast GRC for Kampong Chai Chee since 10 July 2020 after the 2020 Singaporean general election. Prior to his political career, he served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

 

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Obedient civil servant but unlikely to have new insights.

TAN KIAT HOW, 43
Former IMDA chief executive

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Tan, a public servant for nearly 20 years, was part of the team that set up the Pioneer Generation Office– now known as the Silver Generation Office – and was responsible for mobilising 3,000 volunteers to do outreach to nearly half a million seniors.

He took up the top post at IMDA in 2017. Under his leadership, the organisation took steps to build up Singapore’s connectivity infrastructure, such as the rollout of the country’s fourth telco.

Previously, he was deputy secretary for cyber and technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information, where he worked on Singapore’s national cyber security strategy.

Digitalisation is an issue close to his heart, he said.

“Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future.”

Digitalisation, he said, is an issue close to his heart. "Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future."

Tan Kiat How graduated from Hwa Chong. Tan subsequently graduated from University of Illinois with bachelor degrees in Computer Engineering and Economics. He also read master's degrees in Management at Stanford University and was a Mason Fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

 

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Obedient civil servant but unlikely to have new insights.

TAN KIAT HOW, 43
Former IMDA chief executive

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Tan, a public servant for nearly 20 years, was part of the team that set up the Pioneer Generation Office– now known as the Silver Generation Office – and was responsible for mobilising 3,000 volunteers to do outreach to nearly half a million seniors.

He took up the top post at IMDA in 2017. Under his leadership, the organisation took steps to build up Singapore’s connectivity infrastructure, such as the rollout of the country’s fourth telco.

Previously, he was deputy secretary for cyber and technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information, where he worked on Singapore’s national cyber security strategy.

Digitalisation is an issue close to his heart, he said.

“Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future.”

Digitalisation, he said, is an issue close to his heart. "Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future."

Tan Kiat How was the Deputy Secretary (Cyber and Technology) in the Ministry for Communications and Information. Tan served as the IMDA CEO from January 2017 to his resignation in June 2020 for contesting in the 2020 Singaporean general election. Under Tan's tenure, IMDA awarded spectrum for the deployment of fifth-generation mobile networks. In May 2020, Tan established the SG Digital Office under IMDA to reach out to less digitally savvy segments in the community.

 

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Obedient civil servant but unlikely to have new insights.

TAN KIAT HOW, 43
Former IMDA chief executive

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


Mr Tan, a public servant for nearly 20 years, was part of the team that set up the Pioneer Generation Office– now known as the Silver Generation Office – and was responsible for mobilising 3,000 volunteers to do outreach to nearly half a million seniors.

He took up the top post at IMDA in 2017. Under his leadership, the organisation took steps to build up Singapore’s connectivity infrastructure, such as the rollout of the country’s fourth telco.

Previously, he was deputy secretary for cyber and technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information, where he worked on Singapore’s national cyber security strategy.

Digitalisation is an issue close to his heart, he said.

“Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future.”

Digitalisation, he said, is an issue close to his heart. "Helping workers, businesses to use technology to create more opportunities and for a better life is making sure that no one is left behind in a digital future."

Tan Kiat How was fielded in 2020 Singaporean general election to contest in East Coast GRC for Kampong Chai Chee under the People's Action Party's ticket against Workers' Party. Tan's running mates were Heng Swee Keat, Maliki Osman, Jessica Tan, and Cheryl Chan. On 11 July 2020, Tan and team were declared to be elected as the East Coast GRC MPs in the 14th Parliament of Singapore, garnering 53.39% of the valid votes.

On 25 July 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Tan would be officially appointed Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry for National Development two days later on 27 July 2020.

 

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LHL may consider one of the newbies as a member of the New Task Force.

DESMOND TAN KOK MING, 50
Former People's Association head

PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY


For Mr Desmond Tan, securing a government scholarship in his teens was the only way he could afford his university education.

But such social mobility among children from low-income families has become "quite challenging" in recent years, he said yesterday. It is a cause the father of three plans to champion if he gets elected.

Mr Tan grew up in a three-room Bukit Ho Swee flat that at one time housed 12 people - his own family of six, his uncle's family of four, his grandmother, and another uncle.

His father was a taxi driver, while his mother took on various jobs to supplement the family's income. These included working in a factory, as a babysitter, and selling satay and nasi lemak on the streets.


Mr Tan, a former Queenstown Secondary Technical School student, later went to Raffles Junior College. He was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship and graduated from the Victoria University of Manchester in 1994 with first class honours in aeronautical engineering.

Mr Tan rose to the rank of brigadier-general before leaving to helm the People's Association in January 2017. There, he introduced Residents' Networks and Youth Networks to encourage social mixing.

Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has served as Minister of State in the Ministry for Home Affairs and the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment since 27 July 2020 as well as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC for Pasir Ris Central since 10 July 2020.

Prior to entering politics, he was Chief Executive Director of the People's Association (PA) from 2017 to 2020, and had served as a Brigadier-General with the Singapore Armed Forces from 1988 to 2016.