TAN See Leng

Tan See Leng has served as Singapore's Minister for Manpower since May 2021 and concurrently as Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry since May 2025.

Prior appointments include Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (July 2020-May 2021), Second Minister for Manpower (July 2020-May 2021), and Second Minister for Trade and Industry (May 2020-May 2025).

As Minister for Manpower, he led efforts to build a more inclusive and resilient workforce. He championed the expansion of the Progressive Wage Model to uplift lower-wage workers, introduced stronger protections for platform workers, and advocated for more progressive and inclusive workplaces through the landmark Workplace Fairness Act. He transformed the migrant worker landscape by raising housing standards, improving healthcare access, and supporting their overall well-being. At the Ministry of Trade and Industry, he led efforts to stabilise electricity supply during the global energy crisis, and championed the development of alternative low-carbon energy sources for Singapore.

Before entering politics, he was Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IHH HealthCare Berhad (2014-2019), where he led the group to double its revenue from RM 6 billion to RM 12 billion, positioning it as one of Asia’s largest healthcare networks. He was also Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Parkway Pantai Limited (2010-2019), during which the group achieved a landmark listing, raising US$ 2.1 billion in 2012.

He founded Healthway Medical Group and was its Chief Executive Officer from 1993 to 2002. Under his leadership, Healthway expanded to 40 locations and achieved a turnover of S$20 million, establishing itself as Singapore’s second-largest private primary healthcare provider.

His extensive experience in business and healthcare continues to shape his leadership in public service.