Desmond Lee

MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee

2026-10-16T14:30:33.000Z
PAP chairman Desmond Lee said there were similar situations in the past in the former Jurong GRC and Sengkang GRC, and by-elections were not held.

No by-election will be called after Faishal’s resignation, says Desmond Lee

2026-07-20T23:50:01.000Z
PAP chairman Desmond Lee said that Singaporeans had given the party their trust and confidence during the May general election.

PAP must carry forward Singaporeans’ mandate with humility and purpose: Desmond Lee

2025-11-09T07:03:51.000Z
Even as Singapore addresses pressing social issues, it must also transform its education system to prepare the next generation for the challenges of the future, says Education Minister Desmond Lee.

Government to involve community more in tackling inequality, unlike old ‘silo’ approach: Desmond Lee

2025-09-25T08:39:05.000Z
The Ministry of Health will also launch an AI assistant on the consolidated HealthHub app, and progressively introduce AI for predictive and preventive care.

Raising AI literacy, deploying it in healthcare and social services among ministries’ plans

2025-09-17T09:30:00.000Z
Chavalit Frederick Tsao (left), who chairs family business Tsao Pao Chee, with Education Minister Desmond Lee at the Impact Week event.
TAKING HEART

Family business TPC injects S$12 million to uplift underprivileged families

2025-09-16T08:15:39.000Z
Minister for Education Desmond Lee (right) with Soh Ying Si, deputy head of Melrose Home, Children's Aid Society; the minister has called for a sustained effort to support care leavers.
TAKING HEART

Housing a critical issue for youth who age out of care

2025-07-24T04:33:01.000Z
Education Minister Desmond Lee (left) replaces former Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who has retired from politics.

Desmond Lee replaces Heng Swee Keat as PAP chairman; Ong Ye Kung made party treasurer

2025-05-29T14:24:47.000Z
The BTO project, the first to be launched on the 48ha site, will have two-room flexi to four-room flats and public rental flats.

1,000 BTO flats on former Keppel Club site to be launched in October

2025-05-15T08:51:53.000Z
(From left) Senior Parliamentary Secretary Shawn Huang, National Development Minister Desmond Lee and PAP new face Dr Hamid Razak, speaking to reporters at the party’s Boon Lay branch after a walkabout.
SINGAPORE GE2025

GE2025: Desmond Lee refutes PSP proposal for return to 7% GST, cites Singapore’s ageing population

2025-04-25T03:37:14.000Z