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	Outside of politics, Ang is the '''Chief Executive Officer (CEO)''' of '''Strides Premier Pte Ltd''', a joint venture between Strides Taxis Pte Ltd and Premier Taxis Pte Ltd. His professional background includes significant leadership roles in the public sector, the transport industry, and corporate management.		Outside of politics, Ang is the '''Chief Executive Officer (CEO)''' of '''Strides Premier Pte Ltd''', a joint venture between Strides Taxis Pte Ltd and Premier Taxis Pte Ltd. His professional background includes significant leadership roles in the public sector, the transport industry, and corporate management.

	For a comprehensive list of his parliamentary roles and appointments, refer to the [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng Singapore Parliament website] <ref>https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng</ref>.		For a comprehensive list of his parliamentary roles and appointments, refer to the [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng Singapore Parliament website] .<ref>https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng</ref>

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	In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.		In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.

	== Political ~~Career~~ ==		== Political career ==

	=== Electoral History of Ang Wei Neng ===		=== Electoral History of Ang Wei Neng ===
	Ang made his political debut in the 2011 general election as part of the five-member People's Action Party (PAP) team contesting Jurong GRC. The team won 66.96% of the vote (76,595 votes), and Ang was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Jurong Central ward		Ang made his political debut in the 2011 general election as part of the five-member People's Action Party (PAP) team contesting Jurong GRC. The team won 66.96% of the vote (76,595 votes), and Ang was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Jurong Central ward

	* '''(7 May 2011 – 24 August 2015: Jurong GRC – PAP 66.96%, 76,595 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2011.html</ref>.		* '''(7 May 2011 – 24 August 2015: Jurong GRC – PAP 66.96%, 76,595 votes)''' .<ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2011.html</ref>

	He was re-elected in the 2015 general election when the PAP team in Jurong GRC secured a stronger mandate with 79.29% of the vote (95,228 votes)		He was re-elected in the 2015 general election when the PAP team in Jurong GRC secured a stronger mandate with 79.29% of the vote (95,228 votes)

	* '''(11 September 2015 – 22 June 2020: Jurong GRC – PAP 79.29%, 95,228 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2015.html</ref>.		* '''(11 September 2015 – 22 June 2020: Jurong GRC – PAP 79.29%, 95,228 votes)''' .<ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2015.html</ref>

	In the 2020 general election, Ang joined the PAP team contesting West Coast GRC. The team won narrowly with 51.68% of the vote (71,658 votes), and Ang became the MP for the Nanyang ward		In the 2020 general election, Ang joined the PAP team contesting West Coast GRC. The team won narrowly with 51.68% of the vote (71,658 votes), and Ang became the MP for the Nanyang ward

	* '''(11 July 2020 – 14 April 2025: West Coast GRC – PAP 51.68%, 71,658 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2020.html</ref>.		* '''(11 July 2020 – 14 April 2025: West Coast GRC – PAP 51.68%, 71,658 votes)'''.<ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2020.html</ref>

	Following electoral boundary changes, Ang contested the newly formed West Coast–Jurong West GRC in the 2025 general election. The PAP team won with 60.01% of the vote (88,587 votes), and Ang was re-elected on 4 May 2025		Following electoral boundary changes, Ang contested the newly formed West Coast–Jurong West GRC in the 2025 general election. The PAP team won with 60.01% of the vote (88,587 votes), and Ang was re-elected on 4 May 2025

	* '''(4 May 2025 – Present: West Coast–Jurong West GRC – PAP 60.01%, 88,587 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg</ref>.		* '''(4 May 2025 – Present: West Coast–Jurong West GRC – PAP 60.01%, 88,587 votes)''' .<ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg</ref>

	=== Parliamentary Roles and Committees ===		=== Parliamentary Roles and Committees ===
	In Parliament Ang has held several key appointments. He chaired the Estimates Committee in the 14th Parliament (2020–2025) and was a member of it since 2011. He served on the Public Accounts Committee in the 13th Parliament (2015–2020). He is also a member of Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) on Transport and (per the official party site) Health, and in past terms on Education. Outside committees, he has chaired the Singapore Americas Regional Parliamentary Group. Locally, he became Chairman of Jurong Town Council and has been Vice-Chairman of the South-West CDC.<ref>https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng</ref> <ref>https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/ang-wei-neng/</ref> <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang_Wei_Neng</ref>		In Parliament Ang has held several key appointments. He chaired the Estimates Committee in the 14th Parliament (2020–2025) and was a member of it since 2011. He served on the Public Accounts Committee in the 13th Parliament (2015–2020). He is also a member of Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) on Transport and (per the official party site) Health, and in past terms on Education. Outside committees, he has chaired the Singapore Americas Regional Parliamentary Group. Locally, he became Chairman of Jurong Town Council and has been Vice-Chairman of the South-West CDC.<ref>https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng</ref><ref>https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/ang-wei-neng/</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang_Wei_Neng</ref>

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	In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/09/01/mp-ang-wei-neng-takes-9-yrs-to-feel-like-a-foreigner-in-own-country-when-visiting-changi-business-park/</ref>		In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/09/01/mp-ang-wei-neng-takes-9-yrs-to-feel-like-a-foreigner-in-own-country-when-visiting-changi-business-park/</ref>
	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	Ang is married with four children. He is a member of the management committee of Grace Orchard School, a school for students with special educational needs <ref>https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/ang-wei-neng/</ref>.		Ang is married with four children. He is a member of the management committee of Grace Orchard School, a school for students with special educational needs.<ref>https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/ang-wei-neng/</ref>

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	'''Ang Wei Neng''' (born 31 March 1967) is a Singaporean politician and ~~businessman~~. A member of the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP), he ~~has been serving~~ as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Nanyang division of West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2020. ~~Previously, he~~ represented the Jurong Central division of Jurong GRC from 2011 to 2020. Beyond politics, Ang is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, a joint venture between Strides Taxis Pte Ltd and Premier Taxis Pte Ltd. His professional journey spans roles in the public sector, transport management, and corporate leadership.		'''Ang Wei Neng''' (born 31 March 1967) is a Singaporean politician and corporate executive. A member of the '''People's Action Party (PAP)''', he currently serves as the '''Member of Parliament (MP)''' for the '''Nanyang division of West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC)''', a position he has held since 2020. He previously represented the '''Jurong Central division of Jurong GRC''' from 2011 to 2020.

			Outside of politics, Ang is the '''Chief Executive Officer (CEO)''' of '''Strides Premier Pte Ltd''', a joint venture between Strides Taxis Pte Ltd and Premier Taxis Pte Ltd. His professional background includes significant leadership roles in the public sector, the transport industry, and corporate management.

	For ~~the full~~ list of ~~positions~~, refer to [https://~~web~~.~~archive~~.~~org~~/~~web~~/~~20250219181012~~/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng ~~PARL link]~~.		For a comprehensive list of his parliamentary roles and appointments, refer to the [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng Singapore Parliament website] <ref>https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng</ref>.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

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	In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.		In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.

	== Political ~~career~~ ==		== Political Career ==

	=== ~~Parliamentary Representation~~ ===		=== Electoral History of Ang Wei Neng ===
	Ang ~~entered politics~~ in 2011 as part of the PAP team contesting in Jurong GRC. ~~He served as the MP for Jurong Central division from 2011 to 2020~~. ~~During~~ the ~~2020 general election~~, Ang was ~~fielded in West Coast GRC, where his team narrowly secured victory with 51.7%~~ of the ~~vote. He has since represented the Nanyang division in Parliament.~~		Ang made his political debut in the 2011 general election as part of the five-member People's Action Party (PAP) team contesting Jurong GRC. The team won 66.96% of the vote (76,595 votes), and Ang was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Jurong Central ward

	<~~!--~~		* '''(7 May 2011 – 24 August 2015: Jurong GRC – PAP 66.96%, 76,595 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2011.html</ref>.
	~~=== Parliamentary Committees and Roles ===~~

	* Member of the ~~Estimates Committee (2011–Present; Chairman since 2020)~~		He was re-elected in the 2015 general election when the PAP team in Jurong GRC secured a stronger mandate with 79.29% of the vote (95,228 votes)
	* Member of the ~~Public Accounts Committee~~ (~~since 2016~~)
	* Member of the Government Parliamentary Committees for Transport and Education

	~~== Achievements and Contributions ==~~		* '''(11 September 2015 – 22 June 2020: Jurong GRC – PAP 79.29%, 95,228 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2015.html</ref>.

	* '''Social Programs:''' Ang ~~has been instrumental in initiating community programs, including~~ the ~~free Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and~~ the ~~Nanyang Sayang program~~, ~~which provides free tuition~~ and ~~mentorship to children from low-income families.~~		In the 2020 general election, Ang joined the PAP team contesting West Coast GRC. The team won narrowly with 51.68% of the vote (71,658 votes), and Ang became the MP for the Nanyang ward
	* '''Environmental Advocacy:''' He led a project to plant 1,000 trees in Nanyang ~~in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.<ref>https://wctc.org.sg/ang-wei-neng/</ref>~~
	~~-->~~

			* '''(11 July 2020 – 14 April 2025: West Coast GRC – PAP 51.68%, 71,658 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg/elections_past_parliamentary2020.html</ref>.

			Following electoral boundary changes, Ang contested the newly formed West Coast–Jurong West GRC in the 2025 general election. The PAP team won with 60.01% of the vote (88,587 votes), and Ang was re-elected on 4 May 2025

			* '''(4 May 2025 – Present: West Coast–Jurong West GRC – PAP 60.01%, 88,587 votes)''' <ref>https://www.eld.gov.sg</ref>.

			=== Parliamentary Roles and Committees ===
			In Parliament Ang has held several key appointments. He chaired the Estimates Committee in the 14th Parliament (2020–2025) and was a member of it since 2011. He served on the Public Accounts Committee in the 13th Parliament (2015–2020). He is also a member of Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) on Transport and (per the official party site) Health, and in past terms on Education. Outside committees, he has chaired the Singapore Americas Regional Parliamentary Group. Locally, he became Chairman of Jurong Town Council and has been Vice-Chairman of the South-West CDC.<ref>https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng</ref> <ref>https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/ang-wei-neng/</ref> <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang_Wei_Neng</ref>

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	In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/09/01/mp-ang-wei-neng-takes-9-yrs-to-feel-like-a-foreigner-in-own-country-when-visiting-changi-business-park/</ref>		In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/09/01/mp-ang-wei-neng-takes-9-yrs-to-feel-like-a-foreigner-in-own-country-when-visiting-changi-business-park/</ref>
	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	Ang is married ~~and has~~ four children. ~~Ang also serves on~~ the ~~Management Committee~~ of Grace Orchard School, ~~which supports~~ students with ~~mild intellectual disabilities~~.~~~''check source''~~		Ang is married with four children. He is a member of the management committee of Grace Orchard School, a school for students with special educational needs <ref>https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/ang-wei-neng/</ref>.

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/09/01/mp-ang-wei-neng-takes-9-yrs-to-feel-like-a-foreigner-in-own-country-when-visiting-changi-business-park/</ref>		In a 2020 parliamentary speech, Ang expressed feeling "like a foreigner in my own country" during a visit to Changi Business Park due to the presence of many expatriates. His remarks sparked discussions about Singapore's reliance on foreign talent, with Ang emphasizing the importance of safeguarding a strong Singaporean core in senior management roles.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/09/01/mp-ang-wei-neng-takes-9-yrs-to-feel-like-a-foreigner-in-own-country-when-visiting-changi-business-park/</ref>
	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	Ang is married and has four children. He enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with his family, including walking their dog. Growing up in a rental flat has shaped his commitment to supporting vulnerable families and individuals with disabilities. Ang also serves on the Management Committee of Grace Orchard School, which supports students with mild intellectual disabilities.		Ang is married and has four children. Ang also serves on the Management Committee of Grace Orchard School, which supports students with mild intellectual disabilities.~''check source''

	== Social Media Pages ==		== Social Media Pages ==

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	For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181012/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng PARL link].		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181012/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng PARL link].


	~~==References==~~

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	~~===Parliament comment about timestamp for degrees===~~
	* known for trying to introduce the idea of having a time stamp on degrees by institutes of higher learning (IHLs), which attracted widespread criticism.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250306133240/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mp-says-suggestion-for-graduates-to-upgrade-every-5-years-to-validate-degree-was-food-for-thought</ref>


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	=== Strides Premier Pte Ltd (2022–Present) ===		=== Strides Premier Pte Ltd (2022–Present) ===
	In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.		In 2022, Ang was appointed CEO of Strides Premier Pte Ltd, overseeing the operations of a joint venture between Strides Taxis and Premier Taxis.
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	Ang entered politics in 2011 as part of the PAP team contesting in Jurong GRC. He served as the MP for Jurong Central division from 2011 to 2020. During the 2020 general election, Ang was fielded in West Coast GRC, where his team narrowly secured victory with 51.7% of the vote. He has since represented the Nanyang division in Parliament.		Ang entered politics in 2011 as part of the PAP team contesting in Jurong GRC. He served as the MP for Jurong Central division from 2011 to 2020. During the 2020 general election, Ang was fielded in West Coast GRC, where his team narrowly secured victory with 51.7% of the vote. He has since represented the Nanyang division in Parliament.

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	* '''Social Programs:''' Ang has been instrumental in initiating community programs, including the free Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and the Nanyang Sayang program, which provides free tuition and mentorship to children from low-income families.		* '''Social Programs:''' Ang has been instrumental in initiating community programs, including the free Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and the Nanyang Sayang program, which provides free tuition and mentorship to children from low-income families.
	* '''Environmental Advocacy:''' He led a project to plant 1,000 trees in Nanyang in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.<ref>https://wctc.org.sg/ang-wei-neng/</ref>		* '''Environmental Advocacy:''' He led a project to plant 1,000 trees in Nanyang in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.<ref>https://wctc.org.sg/ang-wei-neng/</ref>
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	== ~~Past~~ Controversies ==		== Controversies ==

	=== "Time Stamp" on Degrees ===		=== "Time Stamp" on Degrees ===
	In March 2022, Ang proposed during a parliamentary debate that university degrees should have a "time stamp," requiring graduates to undertake upgrading courses every five years. This suggestion was met with ~~significant~~ public criticism. Ang later apologized, clarifying that his remarks were intended as a policy recommendation.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mp-says-suggestion-for-graduates-to-upgrade-every-5-years-to-validate-degree-was-food-for-thought</ref>		In March 2022, Ang proposed during a parliamentary debate that university degrees should have a "time stamp," requiring graduates to undertake upgrading courses every five years. This suggestion was met with widespread public criticism. Ang later apologized, clarifying that his remarks were intended as a policy recommendation.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mp-says-suggestion-for-graduates-to-upgrade-every-5-years-to-validate-degree-was-food-for-thought</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250306133240/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mp-says-suggestion-for-graduates-to-upgrade-every-5-years-to-validate-degree-was-food-for-thought</ref>

	=== Remarks on Foreign Workforce (2020) ===		=== Remarks on Foreign Workforce (2020) ===
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	[https://www.linkedin.com/in/wei-neng-ang-245b6756/?originalSubdomain=sg Linkedin]		[https://www.linkedin.com/in/wei-neng-ang-245b6756/?originalSubdomain=sg Linkedin]

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	For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250219181012/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/ang-wei-neng PARL link].

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			==References==

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==