Ng Ling Ling
Ng Ling Ling (Chinese: 黄玲玲; pinyin: Huáng Línglíng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: N̂g Lêng-lêng; born 1972) is a Singaporean politician from the governing People's Action Party (PAP). She has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Jalan Kayu Ang Mo Kio GRC division since 2020.
Early Life and Education
Ng Ling Ling received her early education at Raffles Girls' School and Junior College. In 1994, she earned a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from Nanyang Technological University. Later, in 2003, she continued her studies and completed a Master of Public Administration from the Australian National University.
Career
Before entering politics, Ng Ling Ling had six years of experience in the banking sector. In 2001, she switched to social service activities by joining the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). There, she contributed to developing the Community Chest (Comchest). In 2013, she became the managing director of Community Chest until June 2018. From April 2018 to April 2020, Ng served as Chief of Future Primary Care and Director of Community Engagement at the Ministry of Health's Office for Healthcare Transformation. She continued her contributions by serving as an independent senior consultant. In November 2022, Ng took on the role of Managing Director of Sustainability & Community at Tower Capital Asia.
Political Career
Ng Ling Ling debuted in politics when the PAP introduced her as a candidate representing Ang Mo Kio GRC. She was one of the five-member team members contesting against the Reform Party. Her team grabbed 71.91 per cent of the 2020 general election vote. She was then an MP before being appointed Deputy Chair of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Health. Ng advocates for community support and continues to promote healthy and sustainable living.[1]
Age criteria for flu vaccine
Ng Ling Ling called for the review of age criteria for flu vaccine recipients, citing the current references that people aged between 48 and 60 with high cholesterol levels are not eligible for the free flu vaccine.
Her statements came following the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu due to influenza.[2]