SINGAPORE – Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon told attendees at a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) event on May 23 that he will not be running away even as he steps down from public office.
The colorectal surgeon, who had announced that he would resign from office on June 1 due to family reasons, was the guest of honour at the inaugural National Exemplary Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Awards 2026.
Dr Koh, who is also Senior Minister of State for Manpower, said he received a lot of text messages from friends and e-mails from the general public, all of whom sent their encouragement and support.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your encouragement, your support and your partnership, especially those who I have worked with all these years.
“Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart,” said Dr Koh.
