Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, 66, will not be contesting in GE2025 and will retire from politics after 24 years.
The oncologist has been representing the Toa Payoh Central ward since he was first elected in 2001. Dr Ng held ministerial portfolios in education and manpower before becoming defence minister in 2011.
The oncologist has been representing the Toa Payoh Central ward since he was first elected in 2001. Dr Ng held ministerial portfolios in education and manpower before becoming defence minister in 2011.
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00:00I think I'll be very happy, thank you.
00:05It's my Liberation Day.
00:12Let me first begin by saying I'm thankful for the strong support of the residents in Bishan Topayo in Marymount,
00:20who have elected me to serve five terms as their Member of Parliament,
00:24and also more than 20 years as a Minister in Government.
00:27It's been an honour and privilege to serve my residents and Singaporeans-at-large for five terms.
00:37Leadership succession is a cardinal strength and virtue for the People's Action Party.
00:44In 2011, incumbent MPs and Ministers, who could have continued for more years,
00:52stepped down to make way for new candidates like myself.
00:58It's time for me to do the same.
01:01I had informed Prime Minister Wong Summon's back that it was time for me to continue that virtuous tradition,
01:09to make room for renewal and regeneration of the PAP slate.
01:15I will not be contesting in the next General Elections.
01:20I want to thank the Bishan Topayo and Marymount residents for their trust and faith in me.
01:26After nearly 24 years as your Member of Parliament, we have become good friends and grown older together.
01:34I have watched your children receive awards each year and grow up and shared your joy when grandchildren arrived.
01:45In some families, I had given awards both to the parent and the child.
01:49Now, I specifically, especially want to thank hard-working and committed grassroots volunteers and community leaders.
01:59They serve with their hearts and are the reason why Singapore enjoys harmony and peace.