“As borders take time to reopen, we will make sure the Government spends our reserves to nurture strong local businesses. To grow local supply chains. And to encourage innovation. This is important because local businesses will be Singapore's growth catalyst in our post-COVID economy.”

Singaporean physician and former politician

Tan Cheng Bock is a Singaporean physician and former politician. He was born in Singapore and is known for his long public career, including leadership roles in the Progress Singapore Party. He served as secretary-general of the Progress Singapore Party from 2019 to 2021 and later as its chairperson from 2021 to 2025. His public profile comes from both medicine and politics, and his name is associated with Singaporean civic life in recent years.