Desmond Lee

More students can take mother tongue Language Elective Programme from 2027

Education Minister Desmond Lee announced these changes at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2026, held at the Singapore EXPO on Aug 1.

‘This was close’: Shanmugam says Sec 2 student’s attack was foiled after someone alerted authorities

Senior Minister K. Shanmugam and Education Minister Desmond Lee said it was fortunate that someone at the school had picked up on the telltale signs.

Three self-radicalised S’pore teens detained, including 14-year-old who plotted school stabbing

The 14-year-old student drafted a 21-page manifesto setting out his attack plan, including his choice of weapons and a list of his attack targets.

Primary school pupils learn to challenge racial stereotypes during Racial Harmony Day celebrations

Students from St Anthony’s Canossian Primary School play traditional Malay hand held drums, or kompang, as part of their Racial Harmony Day celebrations on July 21.

No by-election will be called after Faishal’s resignation, says Desmond Lee

PAP chairman Desmond Lee said there were similar situations in the past, in the former Jurong GRC and Sengkang GRC, and a by-election was not held.

PSLE, DSA scheme, among topics raised at MOE engagement session

There were some questions raised by participants at the Education Ministry’s first public engagement session on June 27.

Can AI improve learning? New MOE fund aims to find faster answers

Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaks to Ow Jun Yi Gil, 15, a Secondary Three student from Choa Chu Kang Secondary School on June 2.

Singaporeans invited to give views on education policies; first public session on June 27

Mr Desmond Lee had announced the intent to start these conversations in January, as part of a broader effort to relook the system and curb the education “arms race”.

From 2027, all university, poly and ITE students will learn AI skills as part of their studies

Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaking to attendees of the NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series at the National University of Singapore on May 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Polytechnic students create AI chatbot to improve access to special needs resources and support

Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling speaking with students at the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium on May 19.

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