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'''Koh Poh Koon''' (born 16 March 1972) is a Singaporean politician from the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) and former colorectal surgeon. He has been the Senior {{g |Minister of State}} for Sustainability and the Environment since 2022 and Senior {{g |Minister of State}} for Manpower since 2021.
'''Koh Poh Koon''' (born 16 March 1972) is a Singaporean politician from the People's Action Party (PAP) and former colorectal surgeon. As of 2025, he serves as the Senior Minister of State for Health and the Senior Minister of State for Manpower, having previously held the role of Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment from 2022 to 2025.


For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250220103147/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/koh-poh-koon PARL Link].
For the full list of positions, refer to [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/current-list-of-mps/mp/details/koh-poh-koon PARL Link].


Prior to entering politics, Koh had an extensive career in medical science. He used to be a medical practitioner, a scientist, and also a lecturer.
== Early Life and Medical Career ==
Education and Training Koh Poh Koon was born on 16 March 1972. He studied at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), obtaining his MBBS and Master of Medicine (Surgery). He later became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Academy of Medicine Singapore.


Prior to entering politics, Koh had an extensive career in medical science. He used to be a medical practitioner, a scientist, and also a lecturer.
Professional Career Koh trained in colorectal surgery at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary and the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. Prior to politics, he served as a consultant colorectal surgeon at Singapore General Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He founded the Colorectal Cancer Genomic Health Service and held academic roles at NUS, Duke-NUS, and A*STAR.<ref>https://www.sgh.com.sg/profile/Koh-Poh-Koon</ref>


== Education ==
== Political career ==
He attended MacRitchie Primary School, Maris Stella High School, and Hwa Chong Junior College. He graduated from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1996 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.


He later earned a Master of Medicine (MMed) in surgery at NUS and obtained fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Koh also received two Health Manpower Development Programme Scholarships from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to take advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease surgery at the University of Edinburgh and the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
# 2013 Punggol East By-election Koh made his political debut in the 2013 Punggol East by-election under the People's Action Party (PAP), but was defeated by Workers’ Party candidate Lee Li Lian, securing 43.37% of the vote. His remarks during the campaign attracted national attention, particularly his comment that he and his wife each owned a car as professionals, which was perceived by many as elitist.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2013/01/24/in-the-paps-wake/</ref>
# Member of Parliament and Ministerial Roles In the 2015 general election, Koh was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Ang Mo Kio GRC. He was appointed Minister of State at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of National Development in 2016, and promoted to Senior Minister of State in 2017. In April 2018, he relinquished his National Development portfolio.<ref>[https://www.rsis.edu.sg/WAF2017/bio/Dr-KohPohKoon.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.rsis.edu.sg/WAF2017/bio/Dr-KohPohKoon.html]</ref>
# 2020 General Election and Tampines GRC Koh contested and won Tampines GRC in the 2020 general election and has since represented Tampines Central. He was appointed Senior Minister of State for Health in July 2020 and later added the Ministry of Manpower to his portfolio in May 2021.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Singaporean_general_election?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Singaporean_general_election]</ref>
# Senior Ministerial Appointments In June 2022, he began serving as Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, a role he held until May 2025. As of May 2025, he continues to serve as Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower.<ref>https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/Changes-to-Cabinet-and-Other-Appointments-May-2025</ref>
# Role in NTUC From April 2018 to May 2021, Koh served as Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).<ref>[https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/news/Strengthening-Leadership-in-the-Labour-Movement/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/news/Strengthening-Leadership-in-the-Labour-Movement/]</ref>
# General Election 2025 In the May 2025 general election, Koh and the PAP team retained Tampines GRC in a four-cornered fight, winning 52.02% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-pap-retains-tampines-grc-in-4-way-fight-wins-tampines-changkat-smc?utm_campaign=stfb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-pap-retains-tampines-grc-in-4-way-fight-wins-tampines-changkat-smc]</ref>


==Career==
== Parliamentary Contributions ==
=== Medical career ===
Employment and Skills Development Koh has been active in debates surrounding manpower development. In 2025, he announced initiatives supporting career health, upskilling, and senior employment.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/committee-supply-2025-debate-day-6-koh-poh-koon-empowering-workers-career-health-4984116?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/committee-supply-2025-debate-day-6-koh-poh-koon-empowering-workers-career-health-4984116]</ref><ref>[https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/2025/0307-sms-koh-speech-for-cos-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/2025/0307-sms-koh-speech-for-cos-2025]</ref>
Koh was the founding director of the Colorectal Cancer Genomic Health Service at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). He worked as a consultant colorectal surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre and was a visiting consultant at SGH and Changi General Hospital.


In addition to his medical practice, Koh was a clinical lecturer at NUS, an adjunct assistant professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, and an adjunct clinician scientist at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Sustainability and Food Resilience As Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Koh Poh Koon played a key role in advancing Singapore's food resilience agenda. In his 4 March 2025 Committee of Supply speech, he outlined strategies including diversifying food import sources, maintaining stockpiles, and enhancing local production via rooftop hydroponics and containerised aquaculture. He also called for preserving hawker culture to support the 30-by-30 ambition.<ref>[https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/speech-by-sms-koh-poh-koon---committee-of-supply-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/speech-by-sms-koh-poh-koon---committee-of-supply-2025]</ref>


=== Political career ===
Community Engagement Koh spearheaded several green projects in Tampines: the launch of Singapore’s first containerised fish farm in a 20-foot shipping container, aimed at boosting local fish production and educational outreach; rooftop vegetable farms repurposing space in HDB estates; and a hydroponic therapy farm at the Tampines Central Community Club designed to support children with special needs and ease caregivers’ stress.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/first-hdb-container-fish-farm-launched-in-tampines?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/first-hdb-container-fish-farm-launched-in-tampines]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://petir.sg/2024/05/17/koh-poh-koon-envisions-tampines-central-as-a-place-where-people-care-for-one-another/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://petir.sg/2024/05/17/koh-poh-koon-envisions-tampines-central-as-a-place-where-people-care-for-one-another/]</ref>


== Entry into Politics (2013 By-election) ==
Additionally, Koh introduced the Tampines CARES Shopping Programme to support low-income households. Instead of receiving standardised ration packs, eligible families received grocery vouchers every quarter, allowing them to choose items that best suit their needs, including sanitary and fresh food products.<ref name=":0" />
Koh entered politics in January 2013, contesting as the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) candidate in the Punggol East SMC by-election. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of then-MP Michael Palmer due to an extramarital affair. Koh was involved in a 4-corner fight but still lost with 43.37% of the votes against Lee Li Lian's 54.5%. The 4 candidates involved were as follows:
# [[Lee Li Lian]] ([[Workers' Party]])
# Koh Poh Koon ([[People's Action Party]])
# [[Kenneth Jeyaretnam]] ([[Reform Party]])
# [[Desmond Lim]] ([[Singapore Democratic Alliance]])


During the campaign, Koh referred to himself as ''"kaki lang"'' (Teochew for "one of us") and called himself the "son of Punggol". However, a comment he made about car ownership, "Everybody has a car, we have two,"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250324115118/https://theindependent.sg/pap-mp-who-says-it-is-fashionable-to-not-own-a-car-contradicts-another-pap-mp-who-said-everybody-has-a-car/</ref> was widely criticized as elitist. Koh later admitted he misspoke, stating, "It's not logical, even an idiot wouldn’t say that. So it was partly my fault."
Additionally, Koh introduced the Tampines CARES Shopping Programme to support low-income households. Instead of receiving standardised ration packs, eligible families received grocery vouchers every quarter, allowing them to choose items that best suit their needs, including sanitary and fresh food products.<ref name=":0" />


===2015 General Election===
== Controversies ==


In the 2015 general election, Koh contested in Ang Mo Kio GRC as part of a six-member PAP team led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The team won 78.64% of the vote, securing victory against the Reform Party. Koh was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yio Chu Kang ward.
=== "Two Cars" Remark and Perceived Elitism ===
During the 2013 Punggol East by-election, Koh Poh Koon drew criticism for stating, "Everybody has a car; we have two… We are professionals, we need to travel." The remark was perceived as elitist and disconnected from the experiences of average Singaporeans. Social media users and alternative media accused Koh of embodying the PAP’s out-of-touch image.<ref>[https://singaporenewsalternative.blogspot.com/2013/01/video-everybody-has-car-pap-candidate.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://singaporenewsalternative.blogspot.com/2013/01/video-everybody-has-car-pap-candidate.html]</ref>


Following his election, Koh was appointed as Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Minister of State for National Development on 1 January 2016. He was later promoted to Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry in 2017 and concurrently served as Senior Minister of State for National Development until April 2018.
=== Post-Defeat Community Service as Public Relations Strategy ===
Following his by-election defeat, Koh participated in highly publicized community service events such as cleaning a hoarder's flat and painting HDB walls. These activities were closely followed by the media, prompting critics to argue that the efforts were orchestrated to rehabilitate his public image. The Online Citizen described these efforts as performative and lacking in grassroots depth.


In April 2018, Koh was appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), a position he held until May 2021.
=== NTUC–PAP Overlap and Union Autonomy ===
In 2024, during the parliamentary debate on the Platform Workers Bill, Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh questioned whether PAP ministers holding NTUC leadership roles, such as Koh, could genuinely represent workers. The Online Citizen echoed concerns that union autonomy was undermined by such political overlaps.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pap-wp-mps-clash-for-a-second-day-over-the-ruling-party-s-close-ties-with-ntuc?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pap-wp-mps-clash-for-a-second-day-over-the-ruling-party-s-close-ties-with-ntuc]</ref>


=== 2020 General Election – Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC ===
=== Opposition to Universal Minimum Wage ===
For the 2020 general election, Koh switched constituencies to join the five-member PAP team contesting in Tampines GRC. The team won 66.41% of the vote against the National Solidarity Party (NSP), and Koh became the MP for Tampines Central.
Koh opposed the Workers’ Party’s proposal for a universal minimum wage of S$1,300, citing potential harm to businesses. Critics, including The Online Citizen, argued that Koh’s stance favored business interests over the welfare of low-income workers.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pap-workers-party-mps-ntuc-symbiotic-relationship-independence-4596486?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pap-workers-party-mps-ntuc-symbiotic-relationship-independence-4596486]</ref>


On 27 July 2020, he became Senior Minister of State for Health. In May 2021, he took on an additional appointment as Senior Minister of State for Manpower.
=== MediShield Life Transparency Dispute ===
Koh’s parliamentary remarks about publishing actuarial data related to MediShield Life were criticized for being vague. The Online Citizen reported that the lack of clarity created public doubt over the government’s commitment to transparency.<ref>[https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/11/04/koh-poh-koons-response-about-medishields-actuarial-reports-could-give-the-impression-that-govt-has-something-to-hide/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/11/04/koh-poh-koons-response-about-medishields-actuarial-reports-could-give-the-impression-that-govt-has-something-to-hide/]</ref>


In June 2022, Koh became Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, while relinquishing his Ministry of Health portfolio.
=== COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Controversy ===
In 2021, Koh publicly rebuked a group of doctors who expressed concerns about the long-term safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Online Citizen highlighted that Koh’s comments were perceived as dismissive and potentially stifling of scientific discourse.<ref>[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/aghast-and-disappointed-koh-poh-koon-slams-doctors-spreading-myths-untruths-open-letter?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/aghast-and-disappointed-koh-poh-koon-slams-doctors-spreading-myths-untruths-open-letter]</ref>


=== Debate over independent workers' unions ===
=== Defense of High Hawker Stall Bids ===
Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Aljunied GRC, Gerald Giam, and Senior Minister of State for Manpower, Dr Koh Poh Koon were involved in an argument in the parliamentary meeting on 10 September 2024 regarding the Platform Workers Bill.
Koh defended a hawker stall tender in Marine Parade that reached S$6,688 per month, calling it an outlier. His remarks were criticized by food heritage advocate KF Seetoh and others, who felt that he ignored the broader cost issues facing hawkers.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/koh-poh-koon-says-high-bids-not-the-norm-after-10158-bid-for-marine-parade-central-hawker-stall?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/koh-poh-koon-says-high-bids-not-the-norm-after-10158-bid-for-marine-parade-central-hawker-stall]</ref>


Giam called for the need for independent workers' unions so they could got involved in a tripartite dialogue and defended workers' rights effectively. While Koh questioned the WP plan to distance from workers' unions, given the party's historical root was from workers and unions.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/09/10/pritam-singh-schools-koh-poh-koon-on-ntucs-history-during-debate-on-workers-representation/</ref>
=== Preferential Citizenship Assistance Allegation ===
In 2025, actress Sora Ma revealed that Koh assisted in her Singapore citizenship application. The Online Citizen reported that the timing raised questions about preferential treatment, especially in the lead-up to the general election.<ref>[https://mothership.sg/2025/04/actress-sora-ma-singapore-citizenship-koh-poh-koon/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://mothership.sg/2025/04/actress-sora-ma-singapore-citizenship-koh-poh-koon/]</ref>


== Support for agriculture industry ==
== Positions Held ==
Koh supported the country's local food producers despite not meeting nutritional standards. He argued that consumers' support is essential even though the government provides research and development financial aid and capital expenditure.<ref>https://gutzy.asia/2024/05/27/dr-koh-poh-koon-defends-high-tech-farming-resilience-amid-i-f-f-i-closes-tuas-facility/</ref>
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Koh Poh Koon
许宝琨医生



Current Role • Senior Minister of State
• Ministry of Manpower & Ministry of Health
Personal details
Party PAP  





Koh Poh Koon (born 16 March 1972) is a Singaporean politician from the People's Action Party (PAP) and former colorectal surgeon. As of 2025, he serves as the Senior Minister of State for Health and the Senior Minister of State for Manpower, having previously held the role of Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment from 2022 to 2025.

For the full list of positions, refer to PARL Link.

Prior to entering politics, Koh had an extensive career in medical science. He used to be a medical practitioner, a scientist, and also a lecturer.

Early Life and Medical Career

Education and Training Koh Poh Koon was born on 16 March 1972. He studied at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), obtaining his MBBS and Master of Medicine (Surgery). He later became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Academy of Medicine Singapore.

Professional Career Koh trained in colorectal surgery at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary and the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. Prior to politics, he served as a consultant colorectal surgeon at Singapore General Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He founded the Colorectal Cancer Genomic Health Service and held academic roles at NUS, Duke-NUS, and A*STAR.[1]

Political career

  1. 2013 Punggol East By-election Koh made his political debut in the 2013 Punggol East by-election under the People's Action Party (PAP), but was defeated by Workers’ Party candidate Lee Li Lian, securing 43.37% of the vote. His remarks during the campaign attracted national attention, particularly his comment that he and his wife each owned a car as professionals, which was perceived by many as elitist.[2]
  2. Member of Parliament and Ministerial Roles In the 2015 general election, Koh was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Ang Mo Kio GRC. He was appointed Minister of State at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of National Development in 2016, and promoted to Senior Minister of State in 2017. In April 2018, he relinquished his National Development portfolio.[3]
  3. 2020 General Election and Tampines GRC Koh contested and won Tampines GRC in the 2020 general election and has since represented Tampines Central. He was appointed Senior Minister of State for Health in July 2020 and later added the Ministry of Manpower to his portfolio in May 2021.[4]
  4. Senior Ministerial Appointments In June 2022, he began serving as Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, a role he held until May 2025. As of May 2025, he continues to serve as Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower.[5]
  5. Role in NTUC From April 2018 to May 2021, Koh served as Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).[6]
  6. General Election 2025 In the May 2025 general election, Koh and the PAP team retained Tampines GRC in a four-cornered fight, winning 52.02% of the vote.[7]

Parliamentary Contributions

Employment and Skills Development Koh has been active in debates surrounding manpower development. In 2025, he announced initiatives supporting career health, upskilling, and senior employment.[8][9]

Sustainability and Food Resilience As Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Koh Poh Koon played a key role in advancing Singapore's food resilience agenda. In his 4 March 2025 Committee of Supply speech, he outlined strategies including diversifying food import sources, maintaining stockpiles, and enhancing local production via rooftop hydroponics and containerised aquaculture. He also called for preserving hawker culture to support the 30-by-30 ambition.[10]

Community Engagement Koh spearheaded several green projects in Tampines: the launch of Singapore’s first containerised fish farm in a 20-foot shipping container, aimed at boosting local fish production and educational outreach; rooftop vegetable farms repurposing space in HDB estates; and a hydroponic therapy farm at the Tampines Central Community Club designed to support children with special needs and ease caregivers’ stress.[11][12]

Additionally, Koh introduced the Tampines CARES Shopping Programme to support low-income households. Instead of receiving standardised ration packs, eligible families received grocery vouchers every quarter, allowing them to choose items that best suit their needs, including sanitary and fresh food products.[12]

Additionally, Koh introduced the Tampines CARES Shopping Programme to support low-income households. Instead of receiving standardised ration packs, eligible families received grocery vouchers every quarter, allowing them to choose items that best suit their needs, including sanitary and fresh food products.[12]

Controversies

"Two Cars" Remark and Perceived Elitism

During the 2013 Punggol East by-election, Koh Poh Koon drew criticism for stating, "Everybody has a car; we have two… We are professionals, we need to travel." The remark was perceived as elitist and disconnected from the experiences of average Singaporeans. Social media users and alternative media accused Koh of embodying the PAP’s out-of-touch image.[13]

Post-Defeat Community Service as Public Relations Strategy

Following his by-election defeat, Koh participated in highly publicized community service events such as cleaning a hoarder's flat and painting HDB walls. These activities were closely followed by the media, prompting critics to argue that the efforts were orchestrated to rehabilitate his public image. The Online Citizen described these efforts as performative and lacking in grassroots depth.

NTUC–PAP Overlap and Union Autonomy

In 2024, during the parliamentary debate on the Platform Workers Bill, Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh questioned whether PAP ministers holding NTUC leadership roles, such as Koh, could genuinely represent workers. The Online Citizen echoed concerns that union autonomy was undermined by such political overlaps.[14]

Opposition to Universal Minimum Wage

Koh opposed the Workers’ Party’s proposal for a universal minimum wage of S$1,300, citing potential harm to businesses. Critics, including The Online Citizen, argued that Koh’s stance favored business interests over the welfare of low-income workers.[15]

MediShield Life Transparency Dispute

Koh’s parliamentary remarks about publishing actuarial data related to MediShield Life were criticized for being vague. The Online Citizen reported that the lack of clarity created public doubt over the government’s commitment to transparency.[16]

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Controversy

In 2021, Koh publicly rebuked a group of doctors who expressed concerns about the long-term safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Online Citizen highlighted that Koh’s comments were perceived as dismissive and potentially stifling of scientific discourse.[17]

Defense of High Hawker Stall Bids

Koh defended a hawker stall tender in Marine Parade that reached S$6,688 per month, calling it an outlier. His remarks were criticized by food heritage advocate KF Seetoh and others, who felt that he ignored the broader cost issues facing hawkers.[18]

Preferential Citizenship Assistance Allegation

In 2025, actress Sora Ma revealed that Koh assisted in her Singapore citizenship application. The Online Citizen reported that the timing raised questions about preferential treatment, especially in the lead-up to the general election.[19]

Positions Held

Role Period
MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC 2015–2020
MP for Tampines GRC (Tampines Central) 2020–present
Deputy Secretary-General, NTUC 2018–2021
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health 2020–2022, 2025–present
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Manpower 2021–present
Senior Minister of State, Sustainability & Environment 2022–2025

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References

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14th Parliament
MP  : Ang Wei Neng   ●   Baey Yam Keng   ●   Cheryl Chan Wei Ling   ●   Chan Chun Sing   ●   Chee Hong Tat   ●   Cheng Li Hui   ●   Edward Chia Bing Hui   ●   Chong Kee Hiong   ●   Desmond Choo   ●   Chua Kheng Wee Louis   ●   Eric Chua   ●   Darryl David   ●   Christopher de Souza   ●   Foo Mee Har   ●   Grace Fu Hai Yien   ●   Gan Kim Yong   ●   Gan Siow Huang   ●   Gan Thiam Poh   ●   Gerald Giam   ●   Derrick Goh   ●   He Ting Ru   ●   Heng Chee How   ●   Heng Swee Keat   ●   Shawn Huang Wei Zhong   ●   Indranee Rajah   ●   S Iswaran   ●   Janil Puthucheary   ●   Amy Khor Lean Suan   ●   Koh Poh Koon   ●   Kwek Hian Chuan Henry   ●   Desmond Lee   ●   Lee Hsien Loong   ●   Liang Eng Hwa   ●   Lim Biow Chuan   ●   Jamus Jerome Lim   ●   Sylvia Lim   ●   Lim Wee Kiak   ●   Low Yen Ling   ●   Mariam Jaafar   ●   Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad   ●   Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman   ●   Mohd Fahmi Bin Aliman   ●   Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap   ●   Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim   ●   Murali Pillai   ●   Nadia Ahmad Samdin   ●   Ng Eng Hen   ●   Ng Ling Ling   ●   Louis Ng Kok Kwang   ●   Rachel Ong   ●   Ong Ye Kung   ●   Joan Pereira   ●   Leon Perera   ●   Denise Phua Lay Peng   ●   Poh Li San   ●   Pritam Singh   ●   Raeesah Khan   ●   Rahayu Mahzam   ●   Saktiandi Supaat   ●   Seah Kian Peng   ●   K Shanmugam   ●   Sharael Taha   ●   Sim Ann   ●   Sitoh Yih Pin   ●   Hany Soh   ●   Sun Xueling   ●   Alvin Tan   ●   Carrie Tan   ●   Tan Chuan-Jin   ●   Dennis Tan Lip Fong   ●   Desmond Tan   ●   Jessica Tan Soon Neo   ●   Tan Kiat How   ●   Tan See Leng   ●   Tan Wu Meng   ●   Patrick Tay Teck Guan   ●   Teo Chee Hean   ●   Josephine Teo   ●   Tharman Shanmugaratnam   ●   Tin Pei Ling   ●   Edwin Tong Chun Fai   ●   Vikram Nair   ●   Vivian Balakrishnan   ●   Wan Rizal   ●   Don Wee   ●   Lawrence Wong   ●   Xie Yao Quan   ●   Alex Yam Ziming   ●   Yeo Wan Ling   ●   Yip Hon Weng   ●   Melvin Yong Yik Chye   ●   Zaqy Mohamad   ●   Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
NCMP  : Leong Mun Wai   ●   Hazel Poa

  1. ↑ https://www.sgh.com.sg/profile/Koh-Poh-Koon
  2. ↑ https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2013/01/24/in-the-paps-wake/
  3. ↑ https://www.rsis.edu.sg/WAF2017/bio/Dr-KohPohKoon.html
  4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Singaporean_general_election
  5. ↑ https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/Changes-to-Cabinet-and-Other-Appointments-May-2025
  6. ↑ https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/news/Strengthening-Leadership-in-the-Labour-Movement/
  7. ↑ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-pap-retains-tampines-grc-in-4-way-fight-wins-tampines-changkat-smc
  8. ↑ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/committee-supply-2025-debate-day-6-koh-poh-koon-empowering-workers-career-health-4984116
  9. ↑ https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/2025/0307-sms-koh-speech-for-cos-2025
  10. ↑ https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/speech-by-sms-koh-poh-koon---committee-of-supply-2025
  11. ↑ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/first-hdb-container-fish-farm-launched-in-tampines
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 https://petir.sg/2024/05/17/koh-poh-koon-envisions-tampines-central-as-a-place-where-people-care-for-one-another/
  13. ↑ https://singaporenewsalternative.blogspot.com/2013/01/video-everybody-has-car-pap-candidate.html
  14. ↑ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pap-wp-mps-clash-for-a-second-day-over-the-ruling-party-s-close-ties-with-ntuc
  15. ↑ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pap-workers-party-mps-ntuc-symbiotic-relationship-independence-4596486
  16. ↑ https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/11/04/koh-poh-koons-response-about-medishields-actuarial-reports-could-give-the-impression-that-govt-has-something-to-hide/
  17. ↑ https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/aghast-and-disappointed-koh-poh-koon-slams-doctors-spreading-myths-untruths-open-letter
  18. ↑ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/koh-poh-koon-says-high-bids-not-the-norm-after-10158-bid-for-marine-parade-central-hawker-stall
  19. ↑ https://mothership.sg/2025/04/actress-sora-ma-singapore-citizenship-koh-poh-koon/
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