https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-wave-april-subside-cases-fall-ong-ye-kung-5182301
COVID-19 wave subsiding, infections and hospitalisations decline: Ong Ye Kung - CNA
The number of ICU cases remained consistently low throughout this wave, said the Health Minister.
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sgx-facing-its-challenges-ong-ye-kung
SGX facing up to its challenges: Ong Ye Kung - The Business Times
THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) is not sitting still in the face of challenges, MAS director and Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) Ong...
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Promoting Mandarin for real-life use: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Apr 26, 2026 - Health Minister Ong Ye Kung advocates for teaching Mandarin as a living language, not just for exams, to boost its daily use among children. Read more at...
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https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-mr-ong-ye-kung-minister-for-health-at-the-singapore-health-quality-service-awards-2022/
Speech by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister For Health, at the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards 2022,...
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/social-governance-law-enforcement-technology-privacy-concerns-ong-ye-kung-6070941?ref=jom.media
Singapore must use technology for law enforcement judiciously, given privacy concerns: Ong Ye Kung...
Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung spoke about technology in social governance and the effects of social media following the conclusion of...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/higher-wages-for-37000-public-healthcare-workers-by-mid-2025-ong-ye-kung?ref=more-on-this-topic
Higher wages for 37,000 public healthcare workers from mid-2025: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Jan 30, 2025 - The base pay of 26,000 public healthcare nurses will also be adjusted. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-announcements-on-medisave-preventive-care-at-budget-debate-re-examines-assumptions-ong-ye-kung?ref=more-on-this-topic
Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung |...
Mar 9, 2026 - One example is how MediSave now has two functions instead of one. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid19-pandemic-response-outbreak-measures-vaccine-health-minister-ong-ye-kung-4421041
Future pandemic response should not be about 'fighting last war': Ong Ye Kung - CNA
While Singapore's COVID-19 response was based on what was learnt from the SARS outbreak, "expect the next pandemic to be different", says Health Minister Ong...
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rule-of-law-social-norms-needed-to-resolve-community-disputes-ong-ye-kung-at-china-forum
Rule of law and norms needed for successful social governance: Ong Ye Kung at China forum | The...
Apr 21, 2026 - Discover how Singapore and China approach social governance, blending the rule of law with social norms for effective dispute resolution. Read more at...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/healthcare-cannot-be-business-as-usual-post-covid-19-ong-ye-kung
Healthcare cannot be business as usual post-Covid-19: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Nov 21, 2024 - The Health Minister backed a motion on supporting healthcare brought by three NMPs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-wave-xbb-variant-coming-down-ong-ye-kung-restrictions-3034571
COVID-19 infection wave driven by XBB variant clearly coming down: Ong Ye Kung - CNA
SINGAPORE: The COVID-19 infection wave driven by the XBB recombinant variant is clearly "coming down" said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Monday (Oct 31),...
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/desmond-lee-pap-chairman-education-minister-ong-ye-kung-treasurer-cec-5158801
Education Minister Desmond Lee appointed PAP chairman; Health Minister Ong Ye Kung becomes party...
Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat is the new party assistant treasurer, taking over Mr Ong's previous post.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/most-important-factor-in-preventative-health-is-oneself-ong-ye-kung?ref=more-on-this-topic
Government will pay for screenings, vaccinations under Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Oct 7, 2022 - Under the Healthier SG initiative, S'poreans can benefit from free health screening and use MediSave funds for chronic diseases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/dont-prey-exam-fears-parents-education-minister-ong-ye-kung
Don't prey on exam fears of parents: Education Minister Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News - AsiaOne
Oct 4, 2018 - While he called for a focus on the "true spirit of learning", Education Minister Ong Ye Kung admitted yesterday his relief that there was no "uproar" from...
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Singapore's very own Bruce Lee? Ong Ye Kung stuns the internet with 'sick' kung fu moves, Singapore...
Aug 13, 2022 - He might be too busy to be the next Bruce Lee or Ip Man, but Ong Ye Kung sure looks like he has the moves to fight off a hundred knife-wielding bandits at...
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/health-minister-ong-ye-kung-further-reopening-depends-these-2-things
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung: Further reopening depends on these 2 things, Singapore News - AsiaOne
Apr 18, 2022 - SINGAPORE - As Singapore mulls over the next steps of its reopening, it will keep two considerations in mind, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Sunday (April...
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/students-staff-close-contact-infected-student-tested-negative-covid-19-ong
Students, staff in close contact with infected student tested negative for Covid-19: Ong Ye Kung -...
[SINGAPORE] All 39 students and 11 staff of East Spring Secondary School who were in contact with a Covid-19 infected student have tested negative, Education...
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Ong Ye Kung's Sembawang video taken down? No worries, here's Edwin Tong's, Singapore News - AsiaOne
Jul 2, 2020 - Earlier today (July 2), Minister of Education Ong Ye Kung uploaded a video to his Facebook page, showing his interactions with a young resident from Sembawang....
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lower-covid-19-numbers-yet-another-encouraging-sign-says-ong-ye-kung
Lower Covid-19 numbers yet another encouraging sign, says Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Aug 24, 2022 - There were 3,406 new local Covid-19 cases reported yesterday, with 359 hospitalised. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/home-based-learning-be-regular-part-schooling-after-covid-19-education-minister-ong-ye
Home-based learning to be regular part of schooling after Covid-19: Education Minister Ong Ye Kung,...
Jul 13, 2020 - Pandemic or not, home-based learning (HBL) is set to become routine, with schools setting aside several days every month for online learning. Minister for...
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/5th-singapore-china-social-governance-forum-ong-ye-kung-chen-wenqing
Ong Ye Kung to co-chair 5th Singapore-China Social Governance Forum during April 19 to 22 visit to...
Apr 19, 2026 - Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung will co-chair the 5th Singapore-China Social Governance Forum with China's...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lions-that-tested-positive-for-covid-19-recovering-well-carers-also-on-the-mend-ong-ye
Lions that tested positive for Covid-19 recovering well, carers also on the mend: Ong Ye Kung | The...
Nov 16, 2021 - The lions' diets have been boosted with vitamins and supplements and they have been eating well. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-covid-19-reinfection-15-out-100-ong-ye-kung-3001316
15 out of 100 people with COVID-19 in Singapore are infected before: Ong Ye Kung - CNA
If reinfection rate hits 50 per cent, Singapore will be in for another COVID-19 wave, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-announcements-on-medisave-preventive-care-at-budget-debate-re-examines-assumptions-ong-ye-kung
Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung |...
Mar 9, 2026 - One example is how MediSave now has two functions instead of one. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/more-subsidies-for-singaporeans-amid-rising-medical-costs-ong-ye-kung
Increased subsidies will benefit more Singaporeans amid rising medical costs: Ong Ye Kung | The...
Mar 7, 2025 - Higher subsidies will be given for dental and long-term care, and more MediSave funds can be used for outpatient care. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/more-than-10000-homebound-people-have-received-covid-19-jabs-says-ong-ye-kung
Over 10,000 housebound people have received Covid-19 vaccinations: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Nov 11, 2021 - 2,300 housebound individuals have also completed their Covid-19 vaccination booster shots. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Polyclinics must work with the community to promote better health: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Dec 2, 2024 - New Sembawang Polyclinic can partner others in the Bukit Canberra hub to do so. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Singapore has to adopt best aspects of Swiss education system: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Jun 7, 2018 - WINTERTHUR - Combining the best of Switzerland's emphasis on vocational training with Singapore's more academic-oriented education system will help students...
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/6-10-singapore-residents-may-have-had-covid-19-continued-vaccination-still-key-ong-ye
6 in 10 Singapore residents may have had Covid-19, but continued vaccination still key: Ong Ye Kung...
AN estimated 6 in 10 Singapore residents may have already been infected with Covid-19, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in Parliament on Aug 1.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/public-hospitals-add-4000-beds-2030-new-hospital-be-built-tengah-ong-ye-kung-health-ministry
Public hospitals to add 4,000 beds by 2030; new hospital to be built in Tengah: Ong Ye Kung,...
Mar 6, 2024 - Singapore will increase its hospital capacity over the next six years by adding 4,000 beds to public hospitals, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung announced in...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-riding-current-covid-19-wave-without-heightened-measures-ong-ye-kung
Singapore riding current Covid-19 wave without heightened measures: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Aug 2, 2022 - This means healthcare workers have primarily shouldered the burden, said Mr Ong. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/new-psle-scoring-system-part-significant-reform-education-system-ong-ye-kung
New PSLE scoring system part of significant reform to education system: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News...
Jul 29, 2019 - SINGAPORE - On their own, upcoming changes to the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) scoring system will not be effective in cutting the over-reliance...
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/high-speed-rail-malaysia-expects-compensate-singapore-less-amount-ong-ye-kung-estimated
High-speed rail: Malaysia expects to compensate Singapore less than the amount Ong Ye Kung...
Jan 5, 2021 - KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia expects to pay less than $270 million to Singapore for the termination of the high-speed rail (HSR) project, said a Cabinet minister...
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vaping-ong-ye-kung-vape-cigarettes-smoking-5323961
Singapore's vape clampdown unlikely to lead to more youths smoking, says Ong Ye Kung - CNA
The Health Minister also believes that cigarettes would be banned if they were introduced today, given current knowledge of their harmful effects.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rule-of-law-social-norms-needed-to-resolve-community-disputes-ong-ye-kung-at-china-forum?ref=asia
Rule of law and norms needed for successful social governance: Ong Ye Kung at China forum | The...
Apr 21, 2026 - Discover how Singapore and China approach social governance, blending the rule of law with social norms for effective dispute resolution. Read more at...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dental-care-still-important-despite-focus-on-treating-chronic-illnesses-ong-ye-kung?ref=more-on-this-topic
Dental care vital despite Healthier SG focus on chronic diseases: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Oct 10, 2022 - Mr Ong stressed that preventive care in all aspects, including dental and oral care, is important. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/past-year-was-tough-for-healthcare-workers-dealing-with-three-covid-19-waves-ong-ye-kung
Past year was tough for healthcare workers, dealing with three Covid-19 waves: Ong Ye Kung | The...
Nov 25, 2024 - The health minister visited healthcare workers on the first day of Chinese New Year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/next-few-weeks-critical-as-singapore-faces-unprecedented-covid-19-situation-ong-ye-kung
Next few weeks critical as Singapore faces unprecedented Covid-19 situation: Ong Ye Kung - The...
Amid current wave, it is prudent for the Republic to hold its position while deciding on next steps, he says
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/singapore-has-to-act-to-regulate-social-media-use-for-adolescents-ong-ye-kung
Singapore has to act to regulate social media use for adolescents: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Apr 22, 2026 - Singapore's Health Minister discusses the need for social media regulation for adolescents, exploring potential harms and solutions beyond bans. Read more at...
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/80000-seniors-have-not-taken-their-covid-19-booster-shots-ong-ye-kung-2757751
80,000 seniors have not taken their COVID-19 booster shots: Ong Ye Kung - CNA
SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Monday (Jun 20) said that 80,000 seniors aged 60 and above have not taken their COVID-19 booster shots, urging them...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-ong-ye-kung-challenges-opposition-to-offer-not-just-buzzwords-but-specifics-of-policy
GE2025: Ong Ye Kung challenges opposition to offer not just buzzwords, but specifics of policy...
Apr 28, 2025 - It is time for Singaporeans to scrutinise and compare the policies across political parties, said the minister. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/despite-different-governance-systems-us-china-share-some-goals-and-challenges-ong
Despite different governance systems, US, China share some goals and challenges: Ong Ye Kung | The...
Nov 22, 2021 - They can also find common ground in tackling climate change, pandemics and inequality, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/pap-reveals-sembawang-grc-line-includes-former-aljunied-grc-candidate-ong-ye-kung
PAP reveals Sembawang GRC line-up, includes former Aljunied GRC candidate Ong Ye Kung - The...
[SINGAPORE] Mr Ong Ye Kung, 45, director of group strategy at Keppel Corporation, will make his second attempt at getting into Parliament at the coming...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-art-kits-for-covid-19-to-cost-well-below-10-ong-ye-kung
New Covid-19 ART kits to cost 'well below' $10: Ong Ye Kung | The Straits Times
Nov 15, 2021 - One of the new self-test kits that has been authorised in Singapore is called Flowflex. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ong-ye-kung-health-ministry-healthcare-costs-spending-3478476
Singapore must ensure healthcare fiscal burden does not spiral out of control: Ong Ye Kung - CNA
Singapore has delivered good outcomes given its spending of 4 per cent of GDP on healthcare, says the Health Minister.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/meet-more-people-ong-ye-kung-advice-hed-give-his-18-year-old-self
'Meet more people': Ong Ye Kung on advice he'd give his 18-year-old self, Singapore News - AsiaOne
Mar 31, 2024 - If you could tell your 18-year-old self one thing, what would it be? For Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, the one piece of advice he would give would be to...
https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-mr-ong-ye-kung-minister-for-health-at-visit-to-mobile-vaccination-team-at-hong-kah-north-community-club-12-december-2022/
REMARKS BY MR ONG YE KUNG, MINISTER FOR HEALTH, AT VISIT TO MOBILE VACCINATION TEAM AT HONG KAH...
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Trump-Kim summit: Vivian Balakrishnan, Ong Ye Kung receive Kim Jong Un at Changi Airport | The...
Jun 10, 2018 - SINGAPORE - Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Education Minister Ong Ye Kung received Mr Kim Jong Un upon his arrival in Singapore on Sunday afternoon...