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Koh Poh Koon

Koh Poh Koon returns to healthcare as surgeon after stepping down as senior minister of state

The 54-year-old gave the update in a social media post on June 2, in which he thanked his former colleagues from the Health Ministry following a farewell lunch.
The 54-year-old gave the update in a social media post on June 2, in which he thanked his former colleagues from the Health Ministry following a farewell lunch.

Forum: Koh Poh Koon’s decision to step down points to a deeper caregiving crisis

Forum: Nation-building involves sustaining family well-being

TCM practitioners can join hands with eligible clinics to manage patients’ health: Koh Poh Koon

Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower Koh Poh Koon said the effort aims to develop innovative care models for residents inclined towards TCM.
Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower Koh Poh Koon said the effort aims to develop innovative care models for residents inclined towards TCM.

‘I’m not running away’: Koh Poh Koon bids farewell at his final event as senior minister of state

Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon had announced that he would resign from office on June 1.
Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon had announced that he would resign from office on June 1.

Surprise resignation by Koh Poh Koon reflects toll of political life: Observers

Dr Koh Poh Koon interacting with residents during a thank you walkabout with other Tampines GRC candidates on May 4, 2025.
Dr Koh Poh Koon interacting with residents during a thank you walkabout with other Tampines GRC candidates on May 4, 2025.

Koh Poh Koon to step down from political office

Dr Koh Poh Koon will remain an MP for Tampines GRC.
Dr Koh Poh Koon will remain an MP for Tampines GRC.

Economic Strategy Review

Workers can adapt to AI the way healthcare staff embrace new treatments: Koh Poh Koon

From left, Loke Wai San, Non-Executive Chairman
AEM Holdings and Board Chair Temasek Polytechnic, Adeline Sim, Chief Commercial Officer, HRnetGroup, Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower, and Simon Cheong, Chief Human Resource Officer, Pacific International Lines (PIL) pictured during a panel discussion on Human Capital?at day 2 of the?SBF Future Economy Conference held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on May 14, 2026.
From left, Loke Wai San, Non-Executive Chairman
AEM Holdings and Board Chair Temasek Polytechnic, Adeline Sim, Chief Commercial Officer, HRnetGroup, Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower, and Simon Cheong, Chief Human Resource Officer, Pacific International Lines (PIL) pictured during a panel discussion on Human Capital?at day 2 of the?SBF Future Economy Conference held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on May 14, 2026.

Tower Transit trials programme to help older bus drivers transition into other roles

Mr Alex Poon, 74, guiding his younger colleague Mr Mohammad Zulhilmi Arif, 28, in conducting routine checks on a bus at Bulim Bus Depot.
Mr Alex Poon, 74, guiding his younger colleague Mr Mohammad Zulhilmi Arif, 28, in conducting routine checks on a bus at Bulim Bus Depot.

870 psychologists enrol in professional body as Singapore plans mandatory registration

Only psychologists who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in applied psychology, with a recognised area of specialisation, are eligible for registration.
Only psychologists who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in applied psychology, with a recognised area of specialisation, are eligible for registration.

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