AI Influence Profile
Ong Teng Koon
Former Member of Parliament
Positioning
Former Member of Parliament (PAP, Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC, 2015–2020). Served on the Government Parliamentary Committees for Defence & Foreign Affairs and for Communications & Information; spoke repeatedly in Parliament on digital-economy transformation, data sharing and privacy, and AI ethics frameworks.
Parliamentary AI record (6)
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2020-03-03 · Parliament 13
MPs raised data-sharing, privacy protection, design-thinking innovation, and AI ethics frameworks in the digital transformation, focusing on Singapore's challenges with limited data scale and SME digitalisation capability. The government addressed digital trade agreements, data privacy principles, and innovation-driving measures, emphasising the development of an AI ethics framework. The core debate: balancing data sharing with privacy protection and lifting local-firm digital capability.
Committee of Supply - Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2019-03-04 · Parliament 13
MPs raised challenges for Singapore firms — especially SMEs — in digital transformation, focusing on helping them overcome funding, technology, and talent adaptation issues. The government emphasised the importance of the digital economy for lifting productivity and responding to population ageing, supporting firm innovation and capability-building. The core debate: practical SME digitalisation difficulties and the effectiveness of government support.
Committee of Supply − Head U (Prime Minister's Office)
2019-02-28 · Parliament 13
Questions focused on how the Public Service can use AI and data analytics to lift efficiency, integrate services, and meet citizen needs. MPs emphasised that technology should be citizen-centred and avoid mechanical enforcement, with the government pushing high-tech, high-touch, and high-adaptability transformation in the public sector to lift productivity and service quality.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2018-03-05 · Parliament 13
MPs asked how the government will drive the digital economy, focusing on the Infocomm Media (ICM) industry's digital transformation, internationalisation, and innovation. The government outlined digitalisation plans for logistics, retail and other sectors plus SME support measures, and emphasised using deep-tech areas like AI and fintech to grow the ICM industry. The core debate: how to more effectively help local firms internationalise and lift competitiveness.
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)
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.