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	}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Ng Ling Ling (born 1972) is a Singaporean politician and a former public servant at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Office for Healthcare Transformation.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a People's Action Party candidate and ~~is contesting for~~ Ang Mo Kio GRC.		}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Ng Ling Ling (born 1972) is a Singaporean politician and a former public servant at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Office for Healthcare Transformation.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a People's Action Party candidate and contested in Ang Mo Kio GRC. As of 10 July 2020, she is an elected Member of Parliament (MP).

	== Background ==		==Background==
	Before joining the social service sector, Ng Ling Ling worked in banking for five years.<ref>Toh Ting Wei. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-managing-director-of-community-chest-ng-ling-ling-named-her-worlds-woman-of-the Former managing director of Community Chest Ng Ling Ling named Her World's Woman of the Year]". ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She then worked at the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) for over a decade where she was heavily involved in developing the Community Chest (Comchest).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In 2018, she was given the tile, "Her World Woman of the Year" for her contributions to the social service industry.<ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She joined the primary healthcare sector in 2018 and stepped down from her positions in 2020 to enter politics.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>		Before joining the social service sector, Ng Ling Ling worked in banking for five years.<ref>Toh Ting Wei. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-managing-director-of-community-chest-ng-ling-ling-named-her-worlds-woman-of-the Former managing director of Community Chest Ng Ling Ling named Her World's Woman of the Year]". ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She then worked at the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) for over a decade where she was heavily involved in developing the Community Chest (Comchest).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In 2018, she was given the tile, "Her World Woman of the Year" for her contributions to the social service industry.<ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She joined the primary healthcare sector in 2018 and stepped down from her positions in 2020 to enter politics.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

	=== Early life & family ===		===Early life & family===
	Growing up, Ng Ling Ling lived in a three-room Housing Development Board (HDB) flat with her parents and older sister.<ref>Toh Ting Wei. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-managing-director-of-community-chest-ng-ling-ling-named-her-worlds-woman-of-the Former managing director of Community Chest Ng Ling Ling named Her World's Woman of the Year]". ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In a candidate introduction video, she shared that her mother had encouraged her to participate in art competitions at the community centre as a child.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> As of 2020, Ng Ling Ling is married with one child.		Growing up, Ng Ling Ling lived in a three-room Housing Development Board (HDB) flat with her parents and older sister.<ref>Toh Ting Wei. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-managing-director-of-community-chest-ng-ling-ling-named-her-worlds-woman-of-the Former managing director of Community Chest Ng Ling Ling named Her World's Woman of the Year]". ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In a candidate introduction video, she shared that her mother had encouraged her to participate in art competitions at the community centre as a child.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> As of 2020, Ng Ling Ling is married with one child.

	=== Education ===		===Education===
	Ng Ling Ling was a student at Raffles Girls' Secondary School and Raffles Junior College.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 1994 with a degree in accountancy.<ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>		Ng Ling Ling was a student at Raffles Girls' Secondary School and Raffles Junior College.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 1994 with a degree in accountancy.<ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

	==== Post-graduate studies ====		====Post-graduate studies====
	In 2004, she received her master's degree in public administration from the Australian National University (ANU).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>		In 2004, she received her master's degree in public administration from the Australian National University (ANU).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

	== Politics ==		==Politics==

	=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Ang Mo Kio GRC) ===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Ang Mo Kio GRC)===
	Ng Ling Ling was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> On the PAP website, she is quoted to have said:<blockquote>"It is important for us to take courage to do the things that we care about, for the people we care about, despite challenges, setbacks and sacrifices."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/ng-ling-ling/ Ms Ng Ling Ling]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>		Ng Ling Ling was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> On the PAP website, she is quoted to have said:<blockquote>"It is important for us to take courage to do the things that we care about, for the people we care about, despite challenges, setbacks and sacrifices."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/ng-ling-ling/ Ms Ng Ling Ling]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>The People's Action Party team won Ang Mo Kio GRC with 71.91 per cent of the votes.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

	==== Online allegation ====		====Online allegation====
	On 29 June 2020, Richard Giam, the founding chief executive of the fund-raising firm, Rainmakerz published a Facebook post stating that Ng Ling Ling had made a "false claim" during her candidate introduction speech.<ref>Meah, Natasha. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-new-face-ng-ling-ling-responds-comments-she-did-not-start-ssti GE2020: PAP new face Ng Ling Ling responds to comments that she did not start social service training institute]". ''TODAY''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> He had taken issue with the following statement:<blockquote>"I set up the Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) and allocated funds to ensure that social service agencies can run critical programmes."<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BghyRhbzD9Q PAP's New Candidate - Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>Ng Ling Ling has since addressed the allegation, clarifying that SSTI had been a "team effort" and that she was a part of the "pioneer team".<ref>Ho, Olivia. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-pap-new-face-ng-ling-ling-responds-to-claim-of-falsely-taking-credit-for Singapore GE2020: PAP new face Ng Ling Ling responds to claim of falsely taking credit for setting up institute]". ''The Straits Times''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>		On 29 June 2020, Richard Giam, the founding chief executive of the fund-raising firm, Rainmakerz published a Facebook post stating that Ng Ling Ling had made a "false claim" during her candidate introduction speech.<ref>Meah, Natasha. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-new-face-ng-ling-ling-responds-comments-she-did-not-start-ssti GE2020: PAP new face Ng Ling Ling responds to comments that she did not start social service training institute]". ''TODAY''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> He had taken issue with the following statement:<blockquote>"I set up the Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) and allocated funds to ensure that social service agencies can run critical programmes."<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BghyRhbzD9Q PAP's New Candidate - Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>Ng Ling Ling has since addressed the allegation, clarifying that SSTI had been a "team effort" and that she was a part of the "pioneer team".<ref>Ho, Olivia. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-pap-new-face-ng-ling-ling-responds-to-claim-of-falsely-taking-credit-for Singapore GE2020: PAP new face Ng Ling Ling responds to claim of falsely taking credit for setting up institute]". ''The Straits Times''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

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| birth_date = 1972
| education = Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Public Administration
| alma_mater = Nanyang Technological University (1991 - 1994), Australian National University (2003 - 2004)
}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Ng Ling Ling (born 1972) is a Singaporean politician and a former public servant at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Office for Healthcare Transformation.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a People's Action Party candidate and is contesting for Ang Mo Kio GRC.

== Background ==
Before joining the social service sector, Ng Ling Ling worked in banking for five years.<ref>Toh Ting Wei. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-managing-director-of-community-chest-ng-ling-ling-named-her-worlds-woman-of-the Former managing director of Community Chest Ng Ling Ling named Her World's Woman of the Year]". ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She then worked at the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) for over a decade where she was heavily involved in developing the Community Chest (Comchest).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In 2018, she was given the tile, "Her World Woman of the Year" for her contributions to the social service industry.<ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She joined the primary healthcare sector in 2018 and stepped down from her positions in 2020 to enter politics.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

=== Early life & family ===
Growing up, Ng Ling Ling lived in a three-room Housing Development Board (HDB) flat with her parents and older sister.<ref>Toh Ting Wei. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-managing-director-of-community-chest-ng-ling-ling-named-her-worlds-woman-of-the Former managing director of Community Chest Ng Ling Ling named Her World's Woman of the Year]". ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> In a candidate introduction video, she shared that her mother had encouraged her to participate in art competitions at the community centre as a child.<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> As of 2020, Ng Ling Ling is married with one child.

=== Education ===
Ng Ling Ling was a student at Raffles Girls' Secondary School and Raffles Junior College.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> She graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 1994 with a degree in accountancy.<ref>"[https://womanoftheyear.herworld.com/2018-ng-ling-ling 2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR]". ''Woman of The Year''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref><ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z9-8dJUvn5s&feature=emb_title PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

==== Post-graduate studies ====
In 2004, she received her master's degree in public administration from the Australian National University (ANU).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ling-ling-ng-b21b9282/?originalSubdomain=sg Ng Ling Ling]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

== Politics ==

=== General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Ang Mo Kio GRC) ===
Ng Ling Ling was introduced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate on 25 June 2020.<ref>Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ge2020-pap-unveils-11-new-candidates-including-ex-imda-chief-cag-vice-president-and-dbs GE2020: PAP unveils 11 new candidates, including ex-IMDA chief, CAG vice president and DBS managing director]". ''TODAY''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> On the PAP website, she is quoted to have said:<blockquote>"It is important for us to take courage to do the things that we care about, for the people we care about, despite challenges, setbacks and sacrifices."<ref>"[https://www.pap.org.sg/candidates/ng-ling-ling/ Ms Ng Ling Ling]". ''People's Action Party''. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>

==== Online allegation ====
On 29 June 2020, Richard Giam, the founding chief executive of the fund-raising firm, Rainmakerz published a Facebook post stating that Ng Ling Ling had made a "false claim" during her candidate introduction speech.<ref>Meah, Natasha. "[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pap-new-face-ng-ling-ling-responds-comments-she-did-not-start-ssti GE2020: PAP new face Ng Ling Ling responds to comments that she did not start social service training institute]". ''TODAY''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref> He had taken issue with the following statement:<blockquote>"I set up the Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) and allocated funds to ensure that social service agencies can run critical programmes."<ref>People's Action Party. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BghyRhbzD9Q PAP's New Candidate - Ng Ling Ling]". ''YouTube''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>Ng Ling Ling has since addressed the allegation, clarifying that SSTI had been a "team effort" and that she was a part of the "pioneer team".<ref>Ho, Olivia. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-pap-new-face-ng-ling-ling-responds-to-claim-of-falsely-taking-credit-for Singapore GE2020: PAP new face Ng Ling Ling responds to claim of falsely taking credit for setting up institute]". ''The Straits Times''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.</ref>

== References/ Citations ==
[[Category:People of Interest]]