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	Gan Kim Yong MP (born 9 February 1959) is a Singaporean politician from the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). He is currently MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC, which he has held since 2011. He first entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC and won by an uncontested walkover. During the 2006 general election, he contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC and won. Thereafter, he joined the PAP team to contest the newly formed Choa Chu Kang GRC in [[~~2011_General_Election~~ \|GE2011]].		Gan Kim Yong MP (born 9 February 1959) is a Singaporean politician from the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). He is currently MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC, which he has held since 2011. He first entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC and won by an uncontested walkover. During the 2006 general election, he contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC and won. Thereafter, he joined the PAP team to contest the newly formed Choa Chu Kang GRC in [[2011 General Election\|GE2011]].

	* from 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister under the leadership of Prime Minister [[Lawrence Wong]]		* from 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister under the leadership of Prime Minister [[Lawrence Wong]]
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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	=== Military ~~Career~~ ===		=== Military career ===
	After completing his university studies, Gan served in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) as part of his national service. He held the rank of Lieutenant and served in logistics and engineering units. Though his military career was not long-term, it contributed to his early leadership development and public service ethos.<ref>https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mr-GAN-Kim-Yong</ref>		After completing his university studies, Gan served in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) as part of his national service. He held the rank of Lieutenant and served in logistics and engineering units. Though his military career was not long-term, it contributed to his early leadership development and public service ethos.<ref>https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mr-GAN-Kim-Yong</ref>

	=== Political ~~Career~~ ===		=== Political career ===
	Gan entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC, which won in a walkover. In 2006, he successfully contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC. From 2011 onwards, he has served as MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC.		Gan entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC, which won in a walkover. In 2006, he successfully contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC. From 2011 onwards, he has served as MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC.

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	Gan Kim Yong is generally regarded as a calm and technocratic figure within the PAP leadership. During his tenure as Health Minister, he was a prominent face of Singapore's COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce, where his composed demeanor won public approval. Netizens and commentators have described him as “steady” and “level-headed.”		Gan Kim Yong is generally regarded as a calm and technocratic figure within the PAP leadership. During his tenure as Health Minister, he was a prominent face of Singapore's COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce, where his composed demeanor won public approval. Netizens and commentators have described him as “steady” and “level-headed.”

	However, his April 2025 rally remarks implying that stronger ties with the Prime Minister might influence infrastructure funding drew significant criticism. Many online users viewed this as a form of veiled political threat, undermining the impartial use of taxpayer funds. Others, however, defended him, noting that his extensive experience and reputation for pragmatism outweighed a single rhetorical misstep.<ref name=":0">https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/1bw6g3b/gan_kim_yong_carrot_dangling_rally_april2025/</ref> <ref name=":1" />		However, his April 2025 rally remarks implying that stronger ties with the Prime Minister might influence infrastructure funding drew significant criticism. Many online users viewed this as a form of veiled political threat, undermining the impartial use of taxpayer funds. Others, however, defended him, noting that his extensive experience and reputation for pragmatism outweighed a single rhetorical misstep.<ref name=":0">https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/1bw6g3b/gan_kim_yong_carrot_dangling_rally_april2025/</ref><ref name=":1" />

	He is often perceived as more reserved in media appearances compared to more outspoken colleagues, which has both protected and limited his public profile. Despite recent controversy, his long-standing service and non-combative tone continue to earn him respect among constituents and civil servants alike.		He is often perceived as more reserved in media appearances compared to more outspoken colleagues, which has both protected and limited his public profile. Despite recent controversy, his long-standing service and non-combative tone continue to earn him respect among constituents and civil servants alike.
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	* reporting on this incident from mainstream news outlet like CNA and The Straits Times were not available		* reporting on this incident from mainstream news outlet like CNA and The Straits Times were not available

	=== ~~'''~~"Carrot-Dangling" Remark & CEC Omission~~'''~~ ===		=== "Carrot-Dangling" Remark & CEC Omission ===
	At a PAP rally in April 2025, Gan Kim Yong remarked: “I will talk to my good friend, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, to see if we can get more money to build some of these necessary infrastructure.”<ref name=":2">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/04/28/netizens-criticise-gan-kim-yongs-alleged-carrot-dangling-remarks-at-pap-rally/</ref> The remarks prompted backlash online, with critics accusing him of politicising taxpayer funds and implying that funding decisions depend on personal political relationships. Reddit and Facebook users described the statement as a veiled threat against opposition candidates and as an example of "carrot-dangling."<ref name=":0" /> <ref name=":2" />		At a PAP rally in April 2025, Gan Kim Yong remarked: “I will talk to my good friend, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, to see if we can get more money to build some of these necessary infrastructure.”<ref name=":2">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/04/28/netizens-criticise-gan-kim-yongs-alleged-carrot-dangling-remarks-at-pap-rally/</ref> The remarks prompted backlash online, with critics accusing him of politicising taxpayer funds and implying that funding decisions depend on personal political relationships. Reddit and Facebook users described the statement as a veiled threat against opposition candidates and as an example of "carrot-dangling."<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

	Following the election, observers also noted that Gan, despite holding the Deputy Prime Minister post, was not included in PAP’s 38th Central Executive Committee (CEC) in December 2024. Analysts speculated this could signal a deliberate generational shift within the party or reflect internal strategic decisions. The party did not officially comment on his omission.<ref name=":2" />		Following the election, observers also noted that Gan, despite holding the Deputy Prime Minister post, was not included in PAP’s 38th Central Executive Committee (CEC) in December 2024. Analysts speculated this could signal a deliberate generational shift within the party or reflect internal strategic decisions. The party did not officially comment on his omission.<ref name=":2" />
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	== Early Education ==		== Early Education ==
	Gan ~~received an Overseas Merit~~ Scholarship ~~to study Engineering at Cambridge University~~ and graduated with a ~~bachelor’s degree (honours) in 1981. He subsequently earned his master’s~~ degree in ~~Engineering~~ from the ~~same university~~ in ~~1985~~.		Gan studied at Catholic High School and National Junior College. He was awarded the President’s Scholarship and graduated with a degree in engineering from the University of Cambridge in 1981.<ref>https://www.mti.gov.sg/About-Us/People-at-MTI/Gan-Kim-Yong</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Gan began his career in the Singapore Civil Service at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Home Affairs. In 1989, he switched to the private sector and joined NatSteel Ltd. as a manager for Corporate Planning. He was later promoted to Executive Vice President of NatSteel and CEO of NatSteel Resorts International and NatSteel Properties in 1996. In 2005, he was appointed CEO and President of NatSteel.

	=== ~~Political career~~ ===		=== Military Career ===
	~~He has assumed multiple ministerial positions~~ in the ~~Ministry of Education, Ministry of Manpower, and Ministry~~ of ~~Health~~. He ~~also led~~ the ~~Ministerial Committee on Ageing to promote the formulation~~ and ~~implementation of ageing policies~~ in ~~Singapore~~. ~~Also~~, ~~he co~~-~~chaired the Multi~~-~~Ministry Taskforce on COVID~~-~~19 from 2020 to 2023, which directed and synchronized Singapore’s response to the COVID~~-~~19 pandemic together with then-Minister for Education [[Lawrence Wong]].~~		After completing his university studies, Gan served in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) as part of his national service. He held the rank of Lieutenant and served in logistics and engineering units. Though his military career was not long-term, it contributed to his early leadership development and public service ethos.<ref>https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mr-GAN-Kim-Yong</ref>

	==~~Controversy~~==		=== Political Career ===
			Gan entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC, which won in a walkover. In 2006, he successfully contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC. From 2011 onwards, he has served as MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC.

			* '''Minister of State for Education and Manpower''' (2005–2008)
			* '''Minister for Manpower''' (April 2008 – May 2011)
			* '''Minister for Health''' (May 2011 – May 2021)
			* '''Minister for Trade and Industry''' (May 2021 – Present)
			* '''Deputy Prime Minister''' (May 2024 – Present)
			* '''Chairman, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)''' (May 2024 – Present)
			* '''Director, GIC Board''' (1 October 2024 – Present)

			Gan concurrently serves in several leadership roles within economic and fiscal agencies. Notably, despite holding the office of Deputy Prime Minister, he was not elected to PAP’s 38th Central Executive Committee (CEC) in December 2024—an uncommon outcome for someone of his seniority.<ref>https://www.gic.com.sg/who-we-are/board-of-directors/gan-kim-yong/</ref>

			== Public Perception & Commentary ==
			Gan Kim Yong is generally regarded as a calm and technocratic figure within the PAP leadership. During his tenure as Health Minister, he was a prominent face of Singapore's COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce, where his composed demeanor won public approval. Netizens and commentators have described him as “steady” and “level-headed.”

			However, his April 2025 rally remarks implying that stronger ties with the Prime Minister might influence infrastructure funding drew significant criticism. Many online users viewed this as a form of veiled political threat, undermining the impartial use of taxpayer funds. Others, however, defended him, noting that his extensive experience and reputation for pragmatism outweighed a single rhetorical misstep.<ref name=":0">https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/1bw6g3b/gan_kim_yong_carrot_dangling_rally_april2025/</ref> <ref name=":1" />

			He is often perceived as more reserved in media appearances compared to more outspoken colleagues, which has both protected and limited his public profile. Despite recent controversy, his long-standing service and non-combative tone continue to earn him respect among constituents and civil servants alike.

			== Controversies and Public Cases ==

	===HIV Registry data breach===		===HIV Registry data breach===
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	* 12 Dec 2020 - a "Chit-chat session with residents" with Gan Kim Yong in attendance charged residents $1 entry fee		* 12 Dec 2020 - a "Chit-chat session with residents" with Gan Kim Yong in attendance charged residents $1 entry fee
	* Chua Chu Kang Community Centre subsequently explained in a Facebook post "the nominal fees went towards logistics, souvenirs and food" and it “does not make any profit”<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191320/https://mothership.sg/2020/12/gan-kim-yong-chit-chat-1-dollar-charge/</ref>		* Chua Chu Kang Community Centre subsequently explained in a Facebook post "the nominal fees went towards logistics, souvenirs and food" and it “does not make any profit”<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191320/https://mothership.sg/2020/12/gan-kim-yong-chit-chat-1-dollar-charge/</ref>
	* People’s Voice (PV) chief [[Lim Tean]] argued that residents should have the "absolute right to speak" with their Member of Parliament (MP) "without being charged."<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191221/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/12/15/s1-charge-for-chit-chat-session-with-minister-gan-kim-yong-is-apparently-for-logistics-souvenir-food/</ref>		* People’s Voice (PV) chief [[Lim Tean]] argued that residents should have the "absolute right to speak" with their Member of Parliament (MP) "without being charged."<ref name=":1">https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191221/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/12/15/s1-charge-for-chit-chat-session-with-minister-gan-kim-yong-is-apparently-for-logistics-souvenir-food/</ref>
	* reporting on this incident from mainstream news outlet like CNA and The Straits Times were not available		* reporting on this incident from mainstream news outlet like CNA and The Straits Times were not available

			=== '''"Carrot-Dangling" Remark & CEC Omission''' ===
			At a PAP rally in April 2025, Gan Kim Yong remarked: “I will talk to my good friend, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, to see if we can get more money to build some of these necessary infrastructure.”<ref name=":2">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/04/28/netizens-criticise-gan-kim-yongs-alleged-carrot-dangling-remarks-at-pap-rally/</ref> The remarks prompted backlash online, with critics accusing him of politicising taxpayer funds and implying that funding decisions depend on personal political relationships. Reddit and Facebook users described the statement as a veiled threat against opposition candidates and as an example of "carrot-dangling."<ref name=":0" /> <ref name=":2" />

			Following the election, observers also noted that Gan, despite holding the Deputy Prime Minister post, was not included in PAP’s 38th Central Executive Committee (CEC) in December 2024. Analysts speculated this could signal a deliberate generational shift within the party or reflect internal strategic decisions. The party did not officially comment on his omission.<ref name=":2" />

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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	\|data01= • MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC <br /> • ~~DPM~~		\|data01= • MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC <br /> •
	\|field02=Past Roles		\|field02=Past Roles
	\|data02= • MP for Chua Chu Kang SMC<br /> • MP for Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC		\|data02= • MP for Chua Chu Kang SMC<br /> • MP for Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC

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	* 1 Oct 2024 - appointed Director of GIC board<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320183158/https://www.gic.com.sg/who-we-are/board-of-directors/gan-kim-yong/</ref>		* 1 Oct 2024 - appointed Director of GIC board<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320183158/https://www.gic.com.sg/who-we-are/board-of-directors/gan-kim-yong/</ref>

	However, it is noteworthy that he was not part of PAP’s ~~37th~~ central executive committee (CEC) in ~~Nov 2022~~ when ~~he stepped down as chair before being appointed DPM~~.		However, it is noteworthy that he was not part of PAP’s 38th central executive committee (CEC) in Dec 2024 when DPMs are usually elected into the party's CEC.

	For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219185644/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/gan-kim-yong PARL Link].		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219185644/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/gan-kim-yong PARL Link].

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	* Gan Kim Yong defended the earlier non-disclosure as "judgment calls" amid allegations of cover-up by MOH<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320185356/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/28/moh-confidential-information-regarding-14200-individuals-diagnosed-with-hiv-leaked/</ref>		* Gan Kim Yong defended the earlier non-disclosure as "judgment calls" amid allegations of cover-up by MOH<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320185356/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/28/moh-confidential-information-regarding-14200-individuals-diagnosed-with-hiv-leaked/</ref>

	===~~Silence over~~ SNEC's COVID-19 vaccine overdosage ===		===SNEC's COVID-19 vaccine overdosage ===
	* 14 Jan 2021 - Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) gave a staff member the equivalent to 5 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to human error		* 14 Jan 2021 - Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) gave a staff member the equivalent to 5 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to human error
	* error was only announced on Feb 6 2021<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320190709/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singapore-national-eye-centre-staff-received-5-doses-covid-19-vaccine-due-human-error</ref>		* error was only announced on Feb 6 2021<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320190709/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singapore-national-eye-centre-staff-received-5-doses-covid-19-vaccine-due-human-error</ref>
	* while SNEC’s medical director Professor Wong Tien Yin apologised for the incident, Gan Kim Yong and Lawrence Wong, co-chairs of the Multi-Agency Taskforce to manage the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccinations did not make any public announcement or statement<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320190324/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/09/ho-ching-appears-to-defend-snec-mistake-while-lawrence-wong-and-gan-kim-yong-remain-silent/</ref>		* while SNEC’s medical director Professor Wong Tien Yin apologised for the incident, Gan Kim Yong and Lawrence Wong, co-chairs of the Multi-Agency Taskforce to manage the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccinations did not make any public announcement or statement, nor explain why there was a delay in disclosure.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320190324/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/09/ho-ching-appears-to-defend-snec-mistake-while-lawrence-wong-and-gan-kim-yong-remain-silent/</ref>

	===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===		===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===

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	Gan Kim Yong MP (born 9 February 1959) is a Singaporean politician from the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). He is currently MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC, which he has held since 2011. He first entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC and won by an uncontested walkover. During the 2006 general election, he contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC and won. Thereafter, he joined the PAP team to contest the newly formed Choa Chu Kang GRC in [[GE2011]].		Gan Kim Yong MP (born 9 February 1959) is a Singaporean politician from the ruling [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). He is currently MP for Choa Chu Kang GRC, which he has held since 2011. He first entered politics in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC and won by an uncontested walkover. During the 2006 general election, he contested in Choa Chu Kang SMC and won. Thereafter, he joined the PAP team to contest the newly formed Choa Chu Kang GRC in [[2011_General_Election \|GE2011]].

	* from 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister under the leadership of Prime Minister [[Lawrence Wong]]		* from 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister under the leadership of Prime Minister [[Lawrence Wong]]

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	===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===		===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===
	* 12 Dec 2020 - a "Chit-chat session with residents" with Gan Kim Yong in attendance charged residents $1 entry fee		* 12 Dec 2020 - a "Chit-chat session with residents" with Gan Kim Yong in attendance charged residents $1 entry fee
	* Chua Chu Kang Community Centre subsequently explained in a Facebook post "the nominal fees went towards logistics, souvenirs and food" and it “does not make any profit”		* Chua Chu Kang Community Centre subsequently explained in a Facebook post "the nominal fees went towards logistics, souvenirs and food" and it “does not make any profit”<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191320/https://mothership.sg/2020/12/gan-kim-yong-chit-chat-1-dollar-charge/</ref>
	* People’s Voice (PV) chief [[Lim Tean]] argued that residents should have the "absolute right to speak" with their Member of Parliament (MP) "without being charged."<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191221/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/12/15/s1-charge-for-chit-chat-session-with-minister-gan-kim-yong-is-apparently-for-logistics-souvenir-food/</ref>		* People’s Voice (PV) chief [[Lim Tean]] argued that residents should have the "absolute right to speak" with their Member of Parliament (MP) "without being charged."<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191221/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/12/15/s1-charge-for-chit-chat-session-with-minister-gan-kim-yong-is-apparently-for-logistics-souvenir-food/</ref>
			* reporting on this incident from mainstream news outlet like CNA and The Straits Times were not available

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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	===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===		===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===
	*		* 12 Dec 2020 - a "Chit-chat session with residents" with Gan Kim Yong in attendance charged residents $1 entry fee
			* Chua Chu Kang Community Centre subsequently explained in a Facebook post "the nominal fees went towards logistics, souvenirs and food" and it “does not make any profit”
			* People’s Voice (PV) chief [[Lim Tean]] argued that residents should have the "absolute right to speak" with their Member of Parliament (MP) "without being charged."<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320191221/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/12/15/s1-charge-for-chit-chat-session-with-minister-gan-kim-yong-is-apparently-for-logistics-souvenir-food/</ref>

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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Controversy

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	* Jan 2019 - Brochez put the full HIV registry online and provided the link to a non-government party, only then did MOH make a public announcement on Jan 28		* Jan 2019 - Brochez put the full HIV registry online and provided the link to a non-government party, only then did MOH make a public announcement on Jan 28
	* Gan Kim Yong defended the earlier non-disclosure as "judgment calls" amid allegations of cover-up by MOH<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320185356/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/28/moh-confidential-information-regarding-14200-individuals-diagnosed-with-hiv-leaked/</ref>		* Gan Kim Yong defended the earlier non-disclosure as "judgment calls" amid allegations of cover-up by MOH<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320185356/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2019/01/28/moh-confidential-information-regarding-14200-individuals-diagnosed-with-hiv-leaked/</ref>

			===Silence over SNEC's COVID-19 vaccine overdosage ===
			* 14 Jan 2021 - Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) gave a staff member the equivalent to 5 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to human error
			* error was only announced on Feb 6 2021<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320190709/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singapore-national-eye-centre-staff-received-5-doses-covid-19-vaccine-due-human-error</ref>
			* while SNEC’s medical director Professor Wong Tien Yin apologised for the incident, Gan Kim Yong and Lawrence Wong, co-chairs of the Multi-Agency Taskforce to manage the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccinations did not make any public announcement or statement<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250320190324/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/09/ho-ching-appears-to-defend-snec-mistake-while-lawrence-wong-and-gan-kim-yong-remain-silent/</ref>

			===S$1 charge for chit-chat session===
			*

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	=== Political career ===		=== Political career ===
	He has assumed multiple ministerial positions in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Manpower, and Ministry of Health. He also led the Ministerial Committee on Ageing to promote the formulation and implementation of ageing policies in Singapore. Also, he chaired the Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19 from 2020 to 2023, which directed and synchronized Singapore’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.		He has assumed multiple ministerial positions in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Manpower, and Ministry of Health. He also led the Ministerial Committee on Ageing to promote the formulation and implementation of ageing policies in Singapore. Also, he co-chaired the Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19 from 2020 to 2023, which directed and synchronized Singapore’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic together with then-Minister for Education [[Lawrence Wong]].

	==Controversy==		==Controversy==