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Mr Desmond Choo

Minister of State for Defence

Last updated 27 July 2025
Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo

Mr Desmond Choo was appointed Minister of State for Defence in May 2025. He is also a Member of Parliament for Tampines Changkat SMC, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress.

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Work and appointments

2025 to present

President, Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association (SAFRA)

2020 to 2025

Chairperson, Government Parliamentary Committee for Manpower

2017 to 2025

Mayor, Northeast District

2015 to Present

Member of Parliament

2015 to Present

Assistant Secretary-General of the NTUC
Executive Secretary of the Union of Telecoms Employees of Singapore

2013 to 2015

Senior Vice President, Kestrel Capital Private Limited

2010 to 2013

Youth Development Unit, NTUC
Industrial Relations Unit, NTUC

1998 to 2010

Singapore Police Force

Education

1997 - 2001

University of Chicago

1995 - 1996

National Junior College

1991 - 1994

Catholic High School

1985 - 1990

Ai Tong School