AI Influence Profile
Neo Kok Beng
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Parliamentary AI record (2)
Key Factors for Strong Labour Market Demand for Engineers and Technology Specialists, While PMETs Face Retrenchments
2026-04-08 · Parliament 15
Mr Melvin Yong (Radin Mas) asked MOM about the labour-market mismatch — strong hiring demand for engineers and technology specialists alongside rising PMET retrenchments — flagged in the annual job vacancies report. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Mr Shawn Huang replied that the mismatch is structural: firms are expanding technology functions, sustaining demand for jobs like AI engineers, while restructuring traditional PMET roles that are easier to automate; retrenched PMETs typically lack the specific technical skills these new roles require. As of December 2025, finance and infocomm sectors had combined PMET vacancies of 9,400 (4,100 + 5,300) against just 960 PMET retrenchments across both sectors that quarter. Workforce Singapore's Career Conversion Programme has placed 7,300+ workers into tech and engineering roles over the last three years. Dr Neo Kok Beng (NMP) asked whether WSG could partner directly with professional institutions to design industry-relevant curricula instead of relying solely on universities and polytechnics; the Senior Parliamentary Secretary confirmed this is already happening.
MSF Committee of Supply 2026 — AI Deepfake Protection & Disability Employment
2026-03-05 · Parliament 15
Two AI issues drew attention in the MSF Committee of Supply debate. MP Rachel Ong raised the threat of AI deepfakes — especially sexually exploitative content — to children and vulnerable groups, asking what safeguards exist and how MSF coordinates with other agencies. Separately, MP Neo Kok Beng warned that AI automation is displacing traditional jobs for persons with disabilities (packing, sorting, basic admin, coding), calling for a shift from "protective employment" to building disability employment resilience in the AI economy.