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Ng Chee Meng

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng to be Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office

In a media statement issued on July 22, labour chief Ng Chee Meng thanked PM Lawrence Wong for his trust and confidence in inviting him to serve in Cabinet.
In a media statement issued on July 22, labour chief Ng Chee Meng thanked PM Lawrence Wong for his trust and confidence in inviting him to serve in Cabinet.

Over 80 companies with 400 vacancies step forward to help unpaid workers: Ng Chee Meng

Migrant workers from KPA Engineering entering the MOM Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 22.
Migrant workers from KPA Engineering entering the MOM Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 22.

NTUC finds 150 job openings for workers left unpaid, trying to ensure that all 400 are matched

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (left) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.
NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (left) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.

Parliament supports motion on ‘no jobless growth’ amid AI disruption

Tan See Leng speaking in Parliament on May 6, 2026.
Tan See Leng speaking in Parliament on May 6, 2026.

From AI equity fund to worker safeguards, MPs suggest ways to support AI transition

While the MPs broadly agreed that Singapore cannot resist AI adoption, many said strong guardrails must be in place to prevent deepening inequality.
While the MPs broadly agreed that Singapore cannot resist AI adoption, many said strong guardrails must be in place to prevent deepening inequality.

Labour chief outlines proposals to help workers navigate AI shift

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng filed a Parliamentary Motion on May 5 calling for no “jobless growth” amid AI disruption.
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng filed a Parliamentary Motion on May 5 calling for no “jobless growth” amid AI disruption.

Ng Chee Meng to ask Parliament to affirm no ‘jobless growth’ amid AI; MPs query bullying review

Six Bills are also on the agenda including laws providing for the merger of two government agencies responsible for skills development.
Six Bills are also on the agenda including laws providing for the merger of two government agencies responsible for skills development.

NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.
NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally speech

NTUC to grow $500 million endowment fund for children, seniors over next five years

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, together with children from My First Skool at Braddell Heights Community Hub and seniors from NTUC Health Segangoon Central, penning wishes during the launch of the NTUC Community Fund on April 9, 2026.
NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, together with children from My First Skool at Braddell Heights Community Hub and seniors from NTUC Health Segangoon Central, penning wishes during the launch of the NTUC Community Fund on April 9, 2026.

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