New Singapore Minister Prioritizes Collaboration in First Public Address

Singapore's New National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat Prioritizes Collaboration and Engagement Singapore – In his first media address as the Minister for National Development, Chee Hong Tat emphasized the importance of collaboration and engagement with industry partners. Speaking at a site visit to the Toa Payoh Ridge BTO estate on May 28th, Mr. Chee stated, "There’s still a lot for me to learn." He highlighted his intention to actively listen to industry perspectives to identify beneficial ideas for Singaporeans. Mr. Chee expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their openness and willingness to share ideas. He plans to work closely with industry partners, support their initiatives, and empower them to develop effective solutions. He added, "And what I want to do is to work closely with them, support them, see how I can empower them to come up with good ideas that we can then implement for the benefit of Singapore and Singaporeans." This proactive approach signals a commitment to inclusive governance and collaborative policy-making. The new minister's emphasis on engagement underscores a potential shift in approach, focusing on collaborative problem-solving for the betterment of Singapore's development.