Ng Eng Hen

Ng Eng Hen (Chinese: 黄永宏; pinyin: Huáng Yǒnghóng, Hinghwa Romanized: Ńg Ṳ̂ng-héng; born 10 December 1958)[1] is a Singaporean politician and former oncologist who has been serving as Minister for Defence since 2011.

He made his political debut in the 2001 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC and won by an uncontested walkover.

During the 2011 general election, Ng was part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC and won 56.93% of the vote against the Singapore People's Party.

[5] During 2015 general election, Ng lead the five-member PAP team contesting in Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC and won 73.59% of the vote against a second challenge by the Singapore People's Party.

[8][9] During the 2020 general election, Ng was part of a four-member PAP team contesting in Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC and won about 67% of the vote against the Singapore People's Party.

"[11] Ng is married to Ivy Lim Swee Lian, a paediatrician and geneticist who has been serving as the chief executive officer of SingHealth[12] and the couple have four children.

Ng in November 2005