AI Influence Profile
Ng Eng Hen
Profile pending. This page currently summarises parliamentary appearances and policy links from existing records.
Parliamentary speeches (8)
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2025-03-03 · Parliament 14
MPs asked about the changing international security environment and its impact on Singapore's defence budget, focusing on US-China tensions, the wavering rules-based order, and regional security risks. The government stressed the importance of defence and the SAF for national security and called for sustained, strong defensive capability to handle complex and shifting global conditions. The core debate: the stability of international alliances and how Singapore should adjust its defence strategy.
Ensuring Formidable and Mission-ready Singapore Armed Forces Using Technological Advancement
2022-01-11 · Parliament 14
An MP asked how Singapore's low fertility rate affects SAF strength. The Defence Minister replied that MINDEF has long built manpower needs into strategic planning and uses technology to lift force effectiveness — automated radar, unmanned vessels, AI applications — continuously optimising HR so that defence capability is not weakened by smaller cohorts.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2020-03-02 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget and response to emerging threats, emphasising security challenges from great-power competition and regional instability. The government replied that Singapore must use tech innovation and equipment upgrades (e.g. the F-35 fighter) to address smaller manpower and limited training space. The core debate: balancing limited resources with evolving security threats.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2019-03-01 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget and security deployment. The government emphasised Singapore's stepped-up security at major international events, large troop deployments, and regional counter-terrorism cooperation. The core debate: the reasonableness of defence spending and capability to address emerging security threats.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2018-03-02 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget, emphasising the importance of defence self-reliance and the diversified threats facing Singapore — terrorism, nuclear risk, and cybersecurity. The government replied that continuous investment in defence capability and international defence alliances is needed to address a complex and evolving security environment. The core debate: balancing limited resources with growing security needs.
Committee of Supply − Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2017-03-03 · Parliament 13
MPs asked MINDEF about the major current security threats — regional great-power conflict, North Korean nuclear tests, terrorism, and cyberattacks. The government emphasised the diversity of threats and prioritising cybersecurity, calling for stronger defensive capability. The core debate: balancing resource allocation and response strategy across traditional and non-traditional security threats.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2016-04-07 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget, emphasising a complex, evolving national security environment including terrorism, South China Sea disputes, North Korea's nuclear threat, and piracy. The government cited SAF's build-up achievements and the need to address diversified security threats. The core debate: balancing limited resources with multi-front defence demands.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2015-03-05 · Parliament 12
MPs asked MINDEF about the SAF50 commemorative events and the history of National Service, stressing that NS needs identification with what is being defended. The government described SAF volunteer recruitment, emphasised the importance of NS, and drew lessons from history. The core debate: identification with NS and its evolution.