Dr. Koh Poh Koon announced his return to the healthcare sector as a surgeon, thanking his former colleagues at the Ministry of Health after a farewell lunch.

Observers suggest that the unexpected resignation of Koh Poh Koon highlights the demanding nature and toll of political life.

“For too long, my wife has carried much of the burden at home, often having to look after our parents and our children on her own," says Dr Koh Poh Koon.

A forum discusses the broader caregiving crisis in Singapore, prompted by Koh Poh Koon's decision to step down from his political role.

Dr. Koh Poh Koon, at his final event as senior minister of state, stated he is 'not running away' and announced the upcoming launch of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and services accreditation framework.

Singapore's Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon urged companies to play an active role in retaining senior workers, highlighting the challenge posed by a lack of flexible work options.

Koh Poh Koon has delivered his farewell remarks at his final event as Singapore's Senior Minister of State, stating he is 'not running away'.