CHALLENGES, AIMS & PRIORITIES: Tan See Leng (Manpower)
Linking work of 2 vital economic ministries
As seven Cabinet ministers take on new portfolios today following the latest reshuffle, Insight looks at the key challenges facing them, and what some of their key priorities are likely to be.
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Dr Tan See Leng.
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Since he was appointed Second Minister for Manpower in July last year, Dr Tan See Leng has led efforts to tackle Covid-19 in migrant worker dormitories. He now takes on full responsibilities at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) while continuing as Second Minister for Trade and Industry.
These portfolios will help Dr Tan, 56, connect the work of the two vital economic ministries, especially on restructuring the economy and the workforce.
