Dr Ng holds a clear direction for the future of SHP. “We are at the cusp of a major healthcare reform here in Singapore with the launch of Healthier SG enrolment.” As the nation focuses on preventive care, SHP, as a key member of primary care will play a critical and foundational role in building strong relationships with patients, activating them to be part of the care team and anchoring care in the community.” Under Dr Ng’s leadership, SHP adopts new care models and technological advancements, ensuring that the polyclinics remain agile and continue to deliver excellence. He encourages staff to be courageous and to constantly innovate. 

At home, Dr Ng is a dedicated father to his daughter, who is currently studying in a local secondary school. He embraces the “sense of awesomeness and responsibility” that fatherhood has given him. While he acknowledges that juggling work as a CEO and fatherhood is not easy, especially with the multiple demands on his time and attention, Dr Ng credits his wife for taking on the role to become a full-time homemaker, holding the fort at home.

Despite his demanding schedule, he ensures that he sets aside Sundays for his family and make time for family vacations, whenever possible. Some of the activities he enjoys doing with his daughter include running, as well as taking rollercoasters and thrilling rides, as these are the activities that his daughter loves.

Dr Ng and his daughter at a sand slide adventure in Inner Mongolia.

When asked about how he navigates through the ups and downs of life, Dr Ng shared the quote that he lives by, “To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly.” With these words in mind, every day is a reminder to Dr Ng that life is a beautiful journey that is meant to be embraced to the fullest; to wake up every morning, ready to seize the day.