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	{{Infobox-person\|name=Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad\|othername=\|image=\|politicalparty=PAP\|field01=Current Role\|data01=Minister for Social and Family Development\|field02=Constituency\|data02=Tampines GRC\|field03=Others\|data03=• <br /> •\|Input 1st Header=Background\|field04=Education\|data04=• <br /> • <br /> • <br /> •\|Input 2nd Header=Personal Details\|field05=Age\|data05=1963\|field06=CV\|data06=-}}'''Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad''' (Jawi: ماسڬوس ذوالكفل; born 16 April 1963) is a senior Singaporean politician who has served in the Cabinet since 2015. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is the current Minister for Social and Family Development, a position he has held since July 2020. Concurrently, he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the PAP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), a post he has occupied since November 2018, underscoring his seniority within the party's leadership.		{{Infobox-person\|name=Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad\|othername=\|image=masagos.jpg\|politicalparty=PAP\|field01=Current Role\|data01=Minister for Social and Family Development\|field02=Constituency\|data02=Tampines GRC\|field03=Others\|data03=• <br /> •\|Input 1st Header=Background\|field04=Education\|data04=• <br /> • <br /> • <br /> •\|Input 2nd Header=Personal Details\|field05=Age\|data05=1963\|field06=CV\|data06=-}}'''Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad''' (Jawi: ماسڬوس ذوالكفل; born 16 April 1963) is a senior Singaporean politician who has served in the Cabinet since 2015. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is the current Minister for Social and Family Development, a position he has held since July 2020.<ref name=":0">https://www.msf.gov.sg/who-we-are/senior-management-team/Masagos-Zulkifli</ref> Concurrently, he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the PAP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), a post he has occupied since November 2018, underscoring his seniority within the party's leadership.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masagos_Zulkifli</ref>

	Masagos has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2006, representing the Tampines West division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) for five consecutive terms. Before entering politics, he had an extensive career as an electrical engineer and corporate leader at Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), where he rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its global offices.		Masagos has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2006, representing the Tampines West division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) for five consecutive terms. Before entering politics, he had an extensive career as an electrical engineer and corporate leader at Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), where he rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its global offices.<ref>https://ecosperity.sg/en/speakers/masagos-zulkifli.html</ref>

	His political career is marked by a steady ascent through various appointments, culminating in his promotion to a full Cabinet minister in 2015. This appointment was historically significant, as it marked the first time Singapore's Cabinet featured two concurrent Malay full ministers. He has since helmed several key ministries, including the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the Ministry of Social and Family Development, and served as the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from 2018 to 2025.		His political career is marked by a steady ascent through various appointments, culminating in his promotion to a full Cabinet minister in 2015. This appointment was historically significant, as it marked the first time Singapore's Cabinet featured two concurrent Malay full ministers. He has since helmed several key ministries, including the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the Ministry of Social and Family Development, and served as the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from 2018 to 2025.<ref name=":0" />

	=== Early Life and Education ===		=== Early Life and Education ===
	Masagos Zulkifli received his early education at Bukit Panjang Government High School and subsequently attended National Junior College for his pre-university studies. He then pursued tertiary education at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where he graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree with First Class Honours, specializing in electrical and electronic engineering.		Masagos Zulkifli received his early education at Bukit Panjang Government High School and subsequently attended National Junior College for his pre-university studies.<ref name=":1">https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/value-in-this/</ref> He then pursued tertiary education at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where he graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree with First Class Honours, specializing in electrical and electronic engineering.<ref name=":1" />

	He continued his postgraduate studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), obtaining a Master of Science in electrical engineering in 1994. To complement his technical expertise with management skills, Masagos completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Southern California in 1995. His MBA was sponsored by a postgraduate scholarship from his employer, Singapore Telecommunications, an indication of his identification as a high-potential leader within the organization.		He continued his postgraduate studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), obtaining a Master of Science in electrical engineering in 1994. To complement his technical expertise with management skills, Masagos completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Southern California in 1995. His MBA was sponsored by a postgraduate scholarship from his employer, Singapore Telecommunications, an indication of his identification as a high-potential leader within the organization.

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	'''Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad''' (Jawi: ماسڬوس ذوالكفل; born 16 April 1963) is a senior Singaporean politician who has served in the Cabinet since 2015. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is the current Minister for Social and Family Development, a position he has held since July 2020. Concurrently, he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the PAP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), a post he has occupied since November 2018, underscoring his seniority within the party's leadership.		{{Infobox-person\|name=Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad\|othername=\|image=\|politicalparty=PAP\|field01=Current Role\|data01=Minister for Social and Family Development\|field02=Constituency\|data02=Tampines GRC\|field03=Others\|data03=• <br /> •\|Input 1st Header=Background\|field04=Education\|data04=• <br /> • <br /> • <br /> •\|Input 2nd Header=Personal Details\|field05=Age\|data05=1963\|field06=CV\|data06=-}}'''Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad''' (Jawi: ماسڬوس ذوالكفل; born 16 April 1963) is a senior Singaporean politician who has served in the Cabinet since 2015. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he is the current Minister for Social and Family Development, a position he has held since July 2020. Concurrently, he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the PAP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), a post he has occupied since November 2018, underscoring his seniority within the party's leadership.

	Masagos has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2006, representing the Tampines West division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) for five consecutive terms. Before entering politics, he had an extensive career as an electrical engineer and corporate leader at Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), where he rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its global offices.		Masagos has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2006, representing the Tampines West division of the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) for five consecutive terms. Before entering politics, he had an extensive career as an electrical engineer and corporate leader at Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), where he rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its global offices.

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	'''Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad''' (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.		'''Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad''' (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.

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	'''Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad''' (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.		'''Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad''' (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.

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	[https://x.com/masagosz X]		[https://x.com/masagosz X]

	~~1. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/alumni/eee-alumni-awards/mr-masagos-zulkifli-bin-masagos-mohamad~~

	~~2. https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/08/30/netizens-ask-minister-masagos-zulkifli-not-to-claim-credit-for-new-tudung-policy-highlight-his-earlier-stance-against-it/~~

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	Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.		'''Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad''' (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.

	~~Early education~~

			=== Early education ===
	Masagos attended Bukit Panjang Government High School and National Junior College. He later earned a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in electrical and electronic engineering, from Nanyang Technological University in 1988. He completed a Master of Science, majoring in electrical engineering, from the National University of Singapore in 1994.		Masagos attended Bukit Panjang Government High School and National Junior College. He later earned a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in electrical and electronic engineering, from Nanyang Technological University in 1988. He completed a Master of Science, majoring in electrical engineering, from the National University of Singapore in 1994.

	Early career		=== Early career ===
			Masagos began his career in Singtel in 1988. Besides completing his Master's in Engineering, he earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of Southern California with a master's scholarship from Singtel. Masagos later became the CEO of Singtel Global Offices.
	Masagos began his career in Singtel in 1988. Besides completing his Master's in Engineering, he earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of Southern California with a master's scholarship from Singtel. ~~Masagor~~ later became the CEO of Singtel Global Offices.

	~~Politics~~

			=== Politics ===
	Masagos began his political career in the 2006 election when he was part of a five-member team from the People's Action Party. The PAP gained about 68 percent of the votes, and Masagos was elected as an MP representing the Tampines West ward of Tampines GRC. He became Senior Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on 1 April 2008. Two years later, he was endorsed as Minister of State in these two ministries.		Masagos began his political career in the 2006 election when he was part of a five-member team from the People's Action Party. The PAP gained about 68 percent of the votes, and Masagos was elected as an MP representing the Tampines West ward of Tampines GRC. He became Senior Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on 1 April 2008. Two years later, he was endorsed as Minister of State in these two ministries.

	Masagos was elected as Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs in May 2018.		Masagos was elected as Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs in May 2018.

	Ministerial works		=== Ministerial works ===
			Masagos has significant ministerial contributions, as mentioned below<ref>https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/alumni/eee-alumni-awards/mr-masagos-zulkifli-bin-masagos-mohamad</ref>:
	Masagos has significant ministerial contributions, as ~~explained~~ below:

	· '''Minister for Social and Family Development:'''		· '''Minister for Social and Family Development:'''

	* Pioneered the implementation of national schemes during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the COVID-19 Support Grant and COVID-19 Recovery Grant, to distribute financial aid to those in need.		* Pioneered the implementation of national schemes during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the COVID-19 Support Grant and COVID-19 Recovery Grant, to distribute financial aid to those in need.
	* Introduced the "Year of Celebrating SG Families" initiative in 2022, a nationwide movement highlighting the importance of families through collaborations with corporates, community partners, government agencies, and individuals.		* Introduced the "Year of Celebrating SG Families" initiative in 2022, a nationwide movement highlighting the importance of families through collaborations with corporates, community partners, government agencies, and individuals.

	· '''Second Minister for Health:'''		· '''Second Minister for Health:'''

	* Led a task force to improve Child and Maternal Health & Well-being through strategic planning and development.		* Led a task force to improve Child and Maternal Health & Well-being through strategic planning and development.
	* Supervised the launch of the Family Nexus pilot, a one-stop community service hub that integrates health and social services for families.		* Supervised the launch of the Family Nexus pilot, a one-stop community service hub that integrates health and social services for families.

	· '''Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs:'''		· '''Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs:'''

	* Launched the M³ framework, a collaboration between Muis, MENDAKI, and PA MESRA to strengthen community service delivery and empowerment.		* Launched the M³ framework, a collaboration between Muis, MENDAKI, and PA MESRA to strengthen community service delivery and empowerment.
	* Led the International Conference on Communities of Success, which focused on developing religious leadership and contextualized knowledge for Muslim minority communities.		* Led the International Conference on Communities of Success, which focused on developing religious leadership and contextualized knowledge for Muslim minority communities.
	* Serves as Chairman of MENDAKI and previously chaired the Muslim non-profit organization Perdaus.		* Serves as Chairman of MENDAKI and previously chaired the Muslim non-profit organization Perdaus.

	· '''Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC (16 years):'''		· '''Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC (16 years):'''

	* ~~Acts as Adviser~~ to Tampines Grassroots Organisations and Chairman of Our Tampines Hub, serving over 250,000 residents.		* Became an adviser to Tampines Grassroots Organisations and Chairman of Our Tampines Hub, serving over 250,000 residents.
	* Contributed to transforming Tampines into an eco-town with the five-year masterplan and endorsed the launch of the Tampines Goes Farming initiative, including a pilot hydroponics program, rooftop gardens, and vertical gardens.		* Contributed to transforming Tampines into an eco-town with the five-year masterplan and endorsed the launch of the Tampines Goes Farming initiative, including a pilot hydroponics program, rooftop gardens, and vertical gardens.

	· '''Mercy Relief:'''		· '''Mercy Relief:'''

	* Contributed to establishing Mercy Relief in 2003, which has since become the country's primary independent disaster relief agency, with 97 disaster relief operations across 26 countries.		* Contributed to establishing Mercy Relief in 2003, which has since become the country's primary independent disaster relief agency, with 97 disaster relief operations across 26 countries.

	Awards and Recognition		=== Awards and Recognition ===
			Masagos' contributions have helped him win awards and recognition. He received the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award (2013) and the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award (2008). Nanyang Technological University also honored him with the EEE Outstanding Alumni Award for his remarkable contributions to the public sector.

	Masagos~~' contributions have helped him win awards and recognition. He received~~ the ~~Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award~~ (~~2013~~) ~~and~~ the ~~Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award~~ (~~2008~~)~~. Nanyang Technological University also honored him with~~ the ~~EEE Outstanding Alumni Award~~ for ~~his remarkable contributions~~ to ~~the~~ public ~~sector~~.		=== Controversy over tudung ===
			Masagos triggered criticism over the tudung (hijab) issue after announcing that public sector nurses could wear hijabs in 2021.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/08/30/netizens-ask-minister-masagos-zulkifli-not-to-claim-credit-for-new-tudung-policy-highlight-his-earlier-stance-against-it/</ref>

			Netizens thanked the Workers’ Party (WP) for championing the voice of Muslim communities and criticized Masagos for taking benefits from the WP proposals.

			Masagos then clarified that whether or not to allow hijab was a sensitive issue. He said: This has significant implications: We do not want patients to prefer or not prefer to be served by a Muslim nurse, nor do we want people to think that public security is being enforced by a Muslim or non-Muslim police officer.”

			=== Social Media Pages ===
			[https://www.instagram.com/masagosz/ Instagram]

	~~Controversy over tudung~~		[https://web.facebook.com/masagos/ Facebook]

	~~Masagos triggered criticism over the tudung (hijab) issue after announcing that public sector nurses could wear hijabs in 2021~~.		[https://x.com/masagosz X]

	~~Netizens thanked the Workers’ Party (WP) for championing the voice of Muslim communities and criticized Masagos for taking benefits from the WP achievements~~.		1. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/alumni/eee-alumni-awards/mr-masagos-zulkifli-bin-masagos-mohamad

	~~Masagor then clarified that whether or not to allow hijab was a sensitive issue~~. ~~He said~~: ~~This has significant implications: We do~~ not ~~want patients~~ to ~~prefer or not prefer to be served by a Muslim nurse, nor do we want people to think that public security is being enforced by a Muslim or non~~-~~Muslim police officer.”~~		2. https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/08/30/netizens-ask-minister-masagos-zulkifli-not-to-claim-credit-for-new-tudung-policy-highlight-his-earlier-stance-against-it/

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Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad (born 16 April 1963) is a Singaporean politician from the People’s Action Party (PAP). He has been the Minister of Social Development and Family since 2020. He was also the Minister of Environment and Water Resources from 2015 to 2020. He has been an MP representing Tampines West in the Tampines Group Representation Constituency since 2006.

Early education

Masagos attended Bukit Panjang Government High School and National Junior College. He later earned a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in electrical and electronic engineering, from Nanyang Technological University in 1988. He completed a Master of Science, majoring in electrical engineering, from the National University of Singapore in 1994.

Early career

Masagos began his career in Singtel in 1988. Besides completing his Master's in Engineering, he earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of Southern California with a master's scholarship from Singtel. Masagor later became the CEO of Singtel Global Offices.

Politics

Masagos began his political career in the 2006 election when he was part of a five-member team from the People's Action Party. The PAP gained about 68 percent of the votes, and Masagos was elected as an MP representing the Tampines West ward of Tampines GRC. He became Senior Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on 1 April 2008. Two years later, he was endorsed as Minister of State in these two ministries.

Masagos was elected as Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs in May 2018.

Ministerial works

Masagos has significant ministerial contributions, as explained below:

· '''Minister for Social and Family Development:'''

* Pioneered the implementation of national schemes during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the COVID-19 Support Grant and COVID-19 Recovery Grant, to distribute financial aid to those in need.
* Introduced the "Year of Celebrating SG Families" initiative in 2022, a nationwide movement highlighting the importance of families through collaborations with corporates, community partners, government agencies, and individuals.

· '''Second Minister for Health:'''

* Led a task force to improve Child and Maternal Health & Well-being through strategic planning and development.
* Supervised the launch of the Family Nexus pilot, a one-stop community service hub that integrates health and social services for families.

· '''Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs:'''

* Launched the M³ framework, a collaboration between Muis, MENDAKI, and PA MESRA to strengthen community service delivery and empowerment.
* Led the International Conference on Communities of Success, which focused on developing religious leadership and contextualized knowledge for Muslim minority communities.
* Serves as Chairman of MENDAKI and previously chaired the Muslim non-profit organization Perdaus.

· '''Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC (16 years):'''

* Acts as Adviser to Tampines Grassroots Organisations and Chairman of Our Tampines Hub, serving over 250,000 residents.
* Contributed to transforming Tampines into an eco-town with the five-year masterplan and endorsed the launch of the Tampines Goes Farming initiative, including a pilot hydroponics program, rooftop gardens, and vertical gardens.

· '''Mercy Relief:'''

* Contributed to establishing Mercy Relief in 2003, which has since become the country's primary independent disaster relief agency, with 97 disaster relief operations across 26 countries.

Awards and Recognition

Masagos' contributions have helped him win awards and recognition. He received the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award (2013) and the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award (2008). Nanyang Technological University also honored him with the EEE Outstanding Alumni Award for his remarkable contributions to the public sector.

Controversy over tudung

Masagos triggered criticism over the tudung (hijab) issue after announcing that public sector nurses could wear hijabs in 2021.

Netizens thanked the Workers’ Party (WP) for championing the voice of Muslim communities and criticized Masagos for taking benefits from the WP achievements.

Masagor then clarified that whether or not to allow hijab was a sensitive issue. He said: This has significant implications: We do not want patients to prefer or not prefer to be served by a Muslim nurse, nor do we want people to think that public security is being enforced by a Muslim or non-Muslim police officer.”