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Desmond Choo

Budget debate: MPs call for new industrial policy, structured transitions as AI reshapes jobs

NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo called for a new industrial policy for entry-level jobs, rather than trying to preserve routine work in the age of AI.
NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo called for a new industrial policy for entry-level jobs, rather than trying to preserve routine work in the age of AI.

Mindef pushes to match NSmen with specialised civilian skills to relevant military roles

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo speaking at the 30/26 Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony on Jan 21.
Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo speaking at the 30/26 Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony on Jan 21.

Centralised SAF, public healthcare medical records by 2028 for better transfer of care

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo (right) on a tour of CMPB medical facilities on Oct 24.
Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo (right) on a tour of CMPB medical facilities on Oct 24.

Resort-style villas for staycations among new facilities at Safra Jurong in early 2028

The new facilities will be ready by early 2028.
The new facilities will be ready by early 2028.

NTUC will help workers navigate AI disruptions: Desmond Choo

NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo called for workers to be given fair gains from improvements in productivity.
NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo called for workers to be given fair gains from improvements in productivity.

Desmond Choo wants Safra to go from social club to a defence movement

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo said Safra is reorganising its role.
Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo said Safra is reorganising its role.

Building a model town like Tampines takes heart and people, says Masagos

Mr Masagos Zulkifli speaking at the PAP rally for Tampines GRC and Tampines Changkat SMC in Temasek Junior College on May 1.
Mr Masagos Zulkifli speaking at the PAP rally for Tampines GRC and Tampines Changkat SMC in Temasek Junior College on May 1.

GE2025: PAP’s Desmond Choo to contest Tampines Changkat SMC

Mr Desmond Choo who previously oversaw the Tampines Changkat ward in Tampines GRC, will contest the newly carved out single-seat constituency in the upcoming election.
Mr Desmond Choo who previously oversaw the Tampines Changkat ward in Tampines GRC, will contest the newly carved out single-seat constituency in the upcoming election.

Ex-army chief David Neo, academic Charlene Chen confirmed among PAP’s Tampines GRC slate

(From left) Mr Desmond Choo, Mr Koh Poh Koon, Dr Charlene Chen, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Mr David Neo and Mr Baey Yam Keng at the line-up announcement on April 16.
(From left) Mr Desmond Choo, Mr Koh Poh Koon, Dr Charlene Chen, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Mr David Neo and Mr Baey Yam Keng at the line-up announcement on April 16.

‘This would be the place I want to represent,’ says Desmond Choo on new Tampines Changkat SMC

Tampines GRC MP Desmond Choo interacting with the residents at Tampines Changkat on April 13.
Tampines GRC MP Desmond Choo interacting with the residents at Tampines Changkat on April 13.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.