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-'''Ang Wei Neng''' (born 31 March 1967) is a Singaporean politician and businessman. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he has been serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Nanyang division of West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2020. Prior to this, he represented the Jurong Central division of Jurong GRC from 2011 to 2020. Beyond his political career, Ang is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, a joint venture between Strides Taxis Pte Ltd and Premier Taxis Pte Ltd.
+'''Ang Wei Neng''' (born 31 March 1967) is a Singaporean politician and businessman. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he has been serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Nanyang division of West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2020. Previously, he represented the Jurong Central division of Jurong GRC from 2011 to 2020. Beyond politics, Ang is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, a joint venture between Strides Taxis Pte Ltd and Premier Taxis Pte Ltd. His professional journey spans roles in the public sector, transport management, and corporate leadership.
-'''Early Life and Education'''
+=== '''Early Life and Education''' ===
+Ang Wei Neng was born in Singapore on 31 March 1967. He attended Nanyang Primary School, The Chinese High School, and Hwa Chong Junior College. He earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics from the National University of Singapore and later obtained a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from Nanyang Technological University.
-Ang Wei Neng was born in Singapore on 31 March 1967. He attended Nanyang Primary School for his primary education, followed by The Chinese High School and Hwa Chong Junior College. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Nanyang Technological University.
+=== '''Professional Career''' ===
-SMRT Corporation
+==== '''Singapore Police Force (1991–1997)''' ====
+Ang began his career in the Singapore Police Force (SPF) as a scholar, contributing significantly by establishing the Police Psychological Unit and serving as Head of Operations in a land division.
-'''Professional Career'''
+==== '''Private Sector Roles''' ====
+After leaving the SPF, Ang transitioned into the private sector, holding positions in various organizations, including American International Group, BexCom, Hiap Moh Corporation, and Mcare Lab.
-Ang began his career in the Singapore Police Force, serving from 1991 to 1997. He then transitioned to the private sector, holding positions at American International Group, BexCom, Hiap Moh Corporation, and Mcare Lab. In 2004, he joined SBS Transit, where he rose to the position of Senior Vice-President for omnibus operations in the East District of Singapore. In 2017, he was appointed CEO of the Taxi Business at ComfortDelGro. In 2022, he took on the role of CEO at Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the merged operations of Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.
+==== '''SBS Transit and ComfortDelGro''' ====
+In 2004, Ang joined SBS Transit as Senior Vice-President for omnibus operations in Singapore’s East District. His leadership in the transport sector continued as he became CEO of ComfortDelGro's Taxi Business in 2017.
+==== '''Strides Premier Pte Ltd (2022–Present)''' ====
+In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.
+----
-'''Political Career'''
+=== '''Political Career''' ===
-Ang entered politics in the 2011 general election as part of the PAP team contesting in Jurong GRC. The team won, and he became the MP for the Jurong Central division. He was re-elected in 2015. In the 2020 general election, he contested in West Coast GRC and has since been serving as the MP for the Nanyang division. Within Parliament, Ang has been a member of the Estimates Committee since 2011 and became its chairman in 2020. He has also served on the Public Accounts Committee and the Government Parliamentary Committees for Transport and Education.
+==== '''Parliamentary Representation''' ====
+Ang entered politics in 2011 as part of the PAP team contesting in Jurong GRC. He served as the MP for Jurong Central division from 2011 to 2020. During the 2020 general election, Ang was fielded in West Coast GRC, where his team narrowly secured victory with 51.7% of the vote. He has since represented the Nanyang division in Parliament.
+==== '''Parliamentary Committees and Roles''' ====
-'''Achievements and Awards'''
+* Member of the Estimates Committee (2011–Present; Chairman since 2020)
+* Member of the Public Accounts Committee (since 2016)
+* Member of the Government Parliamentary Committees for Transport and Education
-As an MP, Ang has initiated various social programs to support vulnerable families, including the establishment of a free Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and the Nanyang Sayang program, which offers free tuition and mentorship for children from lower-income families. He has laucnhed a program to plant 1,000 trees in the Nanyang community as a support for the Singapore Green Program 2030.
+----
+=== '''Achievements and Contributions''' ===
-'''Past Controversies'''
+* '''Social Programs:''' Ang has been instrumental in initiating community programs, including the free Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and the Nanyang Sayang program, which provides free tuition and mentorship to children from low-income families.
+* '''Environmental Advocacy:''' He led a project to plant 1,000 trees in Nanyang in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
-In March 2022, during a parliamentary debate, Ang suggested the idea of placing a "time stamp" on university degrees, proposing that graduates attend upgrading courses every five years or so. This suggestion sparked criticism. Ang then apologized and clarified in his Facebook that his ideas were meant to be a policy recommendation.
+----
-'''Personal Life'''
+=== '''Past Controversies''' ===
-Ang is married and has four children. He enjoys walking his dog, cycling, and hiking with his family. Given that he used to live in a rental flat during his youth, he is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable families and individuals with disabilities. He serves on the Management Committee of Grace Orchard School, which educates students with mild intellectual disabilities
+==== '''"Time Stamp" on Degrees''' ====
+In March 2022, Ang proposed during a parliamentary debate that university degrees should have a "time stamp," requiring graduates to undertake upgrading courses every five years. This suggestion was met with significant public criticism. Ang later apologized, clarifying that his remarks were intended as a policy recommendation.
+==== '''Remarks on Foreign Workforce (2020)''' ====
+In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.
+=== '''Personal Life''' ===
+Ang is married and has four children. He enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with his family, including walking their dog. Growing up in a rental flat has shaped his commitment to supporting vulnerable families and individuals with disabilities. Ang also serves on the Management Committee of Grace Orchard School, which supports students with mild intellectual disabilities.
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