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| education = Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Public Administration | | education = Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Public Administration | ||
| alma_mater = Nanyang Technological University (1991 - 1994), Australian National University (2003 - 2004) | | 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 | }}<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> | ||
== References/ Citations == | ==References/ Citations== | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 4 November 2022
Ng Ling Ling (born 1972) is a Singaporean politician and a former public servant at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Office for Healthcare Transformation.[1] 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).
Ng Ling Ling | |
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Born | 1972 |
Education | Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Public Administration |
Alma mater | Nanyang Technological University (1991 - 1994), Australian National University (2003 - 2004) |
For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click here.
Background
Before joining the social service sector, Ng Ling Ling worked in banking for five years.[2] 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).[3] In 2018, she was given the tile, "Her World Woman of the Year" for her contributions to the social service industry.[4] She joined the primary healthcare sector in 2018 and stepped down from her positions in 2020 to enter politics.[5][6]
Early life & family
Growing up, Ng Ling Ling lived in a three-room Housing Development Board (HDB) flat with her parents and older sister.[7][8] 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.[9] 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.[10] She graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 1994 with a degree in accountancy.[11][12]
Post-graduate studies
In 2004, she received her master's degree in public administration from the Australian National University (ANU).[13]
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.[14] On the PAP website, she is quoted to have said:
"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."[15]
The People's Action Party team won Ang Mo Kio GRC with 71.91 per cent of the votes.[16]
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.[17] He had taken issue with the following statement:
"I set up the Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) and allocated funds to ensure that social service agencies can run critical programmes."[18]
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".[19]
References/ Citations
- ↑ Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "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.
- ↑ Toh Ting Wei. "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.
- ↑ "Ng Ling Ling". LinkedIn. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR". Woman of The Year. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "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.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling". YouTube. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ Toh Ting Wei. "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.
- ↑ "2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR". Woman of The Year. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling". YouTube. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Ng Ling Ling". LinkedIn. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "2018 NG LING LING HER WORLD WOMAN OF THE YEAR". Woman of The Year. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP Candidate: Ng Ling Ling". YouTube. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Ng Ling Ling". LinkedIn. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ Meah, Natasha and Ng Jun Sen. "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.
- ↑ "Ms Ng Ling Ling". People's Action Party. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS". Elections Department Singapore. Accessed on 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Meah, Natasha. "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.
- ↑ People's Action Party. "PAP's New Candidate - Ng Ling Ling". YouTube. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 8 July 2020.
- ↑ Ho, Olivia. "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.