Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon resigns from political office to prioritise family

Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon announced his resignation from political office on May 22, 2026, citing the need to be present for his family. His resignation takes effect from June 1, and he will remain a Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC. Speaking at his final event as Senior Minister of State, Koh said: 'I cannot outsource my family to others, so it is time that I have to take stock and reprioritise.'