MS Polls: How has Gan Kim Yong been performing as a DPM and minister?<\/h2>\n
A recent online poll has revealed that more than half of respondents are not satisfied with the performance of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Gan Kim Yong.<\/p>\n
At a glance, the ongoing economic concerns appeared to have affected sentiments.<\/p>\n
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According to an\u00a0Answers.sg<\/a> survey, which garnered 2,126 votes, 53.8% said that the DPM is performing \u201cbelow expectations\u201d.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, 20.2% felt he is \u201cmeeting expectations\u201d and 26% believed he is \u201cexceeding expectations\u201d.<\/p>\n The public sentiment\u00a0comes at a time when Singapore is navigating an uncertain landscape marked by inflationary measures, cost of living concerns, and shifting job market dynamics.<\/span><\/p>\n Source: Gan Kim Yong on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mr Gan, who also serves as the Minister for Trade and Industry, is closely associated with Singapore\u2019s economic strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI feel Mr Gan hasn\u2019t been able to make much headway with the United States (US) on tariff issues. There also have not been any major achievements under his tenure so far,\u201d said Perry Chen (not his real name), 74, a retiree.<\/p>\n In his speech at the Committee of Supply Debate in March, DPM Gan highlighted that while Singapore\u2019s economy grew by 5% in 2025, \u201csustaining growth and creating good jobs will become more challenging\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n He also cautioned that cautioned that economic growth may no longer guarantee jobs due to automation and artificial intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\tSingaporeans worried about job security<\/h3>\n
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