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Singapore leaders honour Khaw Boon Wan after five years leading SPH Media
Prime Minister Wong Keng Yew and cabinet ministers have paid tribute to Khaw Boon Wan following his departure as chairman of Singapore Press Holdings Media. Khaw is credited with strengthening the media company's organisational capabilities and team during his tenure.
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Senior Singapore government officials have commended Khaw Boon Wan's leadership at Singapore Press Holdings Media, recognising his contributions to the media organisation over the past five years. Prime Minister Wong Keng Yew and other ministers acknowledged Khaw's role in building up the company's team and technical capabilities during a period of significant industry transformation.
Khaw's tenure as SPH Media chairman comes as Singapore's media landscape continues to evolve amid shifting audience consumption patterns and the digital transformation of news publishing. Under his leadership, the organisation has worked to strengthen its newsroom infrastructure and develop its workforce to meet contemporary editorial and operational demands.
The tributes from government leaders underscore the importance placed on SPH Media's role in Singapore's media ecosystem. As one of the country's leading news publishers, SPH Media operates multiple publications and digital platforms serving readers across Singapore and the region.
Khaw's five-year term at the helm reflects a period of strategic development for the media group as it navigates the challenges facing traditional print and broadcast journalism in an increasingly digital environment.