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GE2025: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen will not contest GE2025, to retire from politics

2025-04-19 1,429 Dailymotion

Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, 66, will not be contesting in GE2025 and will retire from politics after 24 years.

The oncologist has been representing the Toa Payoh Central ward since he was first elected in 2001. Dr Ng held ministerial portfolios in education and manpower before becoming defence minister in 2011.