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Heng Swee Keat

Former DPM Heng Swee Keat relinquishes post as member of MAS board of directors

Mr Heng Swee Keat has served in the MAS Board of Directors for 20 years.
Mr Heng Swee Keat has served in the MAS Board of Directors for 20 years.

S'pore commits record $37 billion to drive research, innovation and enterprise over next five years

The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.
The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.

Ex-DPM Heng Swee Keat and other stroke survivors pay tribute to caregivers

Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.
Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.

Only 2 in 5 in S’pore know to call an ambulance when someone is having a stroke: Study

Generic photograph of an ambulance along the Pan-Island Expressway. 29 September 2022.
Generic photograph of an ambulance along the Pan-Island Expressway. 29 September 2022.

Eight leaders and innovators receive President’s Science and Technology Awards for 2025

President’s Science and Technology Medal (PSTM) recipient Professor Tan Eng Chye (left), President of the National University of Singapore, and President’s Science Award (PSA) recipient Dr Lisa Ng (right) at the President’s Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) Ceremony held at NUS’s University Cultural Centre on Oct 3, 2025.
President’s Science and Technology Medal (PSTM) recipient Professor Tan Eng Chye (left), President of the National University of Singapore, and President’s Science Award (PSA) recipient Dr Lisa Ng (right) at the President’s Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) Ceremony held at NUS’s University Cultural Centre on Oct 3, 2025.

Nuclear safety research gets boost with new institute, $66m funding as S’pore weighs energy viability

National Research Foundation chairman Heng Swee Keat and NUS president Tan Eng Chye (right) observing a cloud chamber that showcases radiation.
National Research Foundation chairman Heng Swee Keat and NUS president Tan Eng Chye (right) observing a cloud chamber that showcases radiation.

Community partnership, economic know-how helped to shape DPM Heng’s career

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat greeting residents at a walkabout at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre on May 1.
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat greeting residents at a walkabout at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre on May 1.

DPM Heng hopes to spend time with family, travel, ‘not do any work’ in first year of retirement

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat is retiring from politics after 14 years in the Government.
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat is retiring from politics after 14 years in the Government.

DPM Heng put service above self in four-decade career in public service: PM Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat with a bouquet given to him by a couple to thank him for all he had done, while on a walkabout in Bedok on May 1.
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat with a bouquet given to him by a couple to thank him for all he had done, while on a walkabout in Bedok on May 1.

DPM Heng asks voters to give PM Wong strong mandate as S’pore navigates ‘big storms’

DPM Heng Swee Keat receiving a bouquet of flowers from residents at a walkabout at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre on May 1.
DPM Heng Swee Keat receiving a bouquet of flowers from residents at a walkabout at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre on May 1.

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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.