Mr Poon King Wang Conferred the Partner of Labour Movement Award at May Day Awards 2026
We are proud to announce that Mr Poon King Wang, Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer and Director of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), has been honoured with the prestigious Partner of Labour Movement award at the May Day Awards 2026.
Recognised by NTUC PME for his steadfast partnership, King Wang has been a dedicated advocate for workers’ interests and professional development. He has generously contributed his expertise as an industry mentor, speaker, and labour researcher. Over the past few years, his initiatives have been instrumental in championing AI readiness, sharing evidence-based insights, and driving workforce capability building.
This accolade strongly reflects his broader commitment to understanding and improving the future of work. Leading a multi-disciplinary team at LKYCIC, his research focuses heavily on the human dimensions of smart cities and digital economies. By examining the impact of digital transformation, his work helps shape policies and strategies designed to lift the lives of citizens and workers amidst technological disruption.
Please join us in congratulating King Wang on this well-deserved recognition, which highlights the profound real-world impact of his leadership and research.
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About the NTUC May Day Awards
Organised by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), the annual May Day Awards is a prestigious platform that honours outstanding individuals and organisations for their significant contributions to Singapore’s Labour Movement. This includes recognition from NTUC PME, the dedicated labour segment championing the needs of Professionals, Managers, and Executives. The awards celebrate dedicated partners, union leaders, and management representatives who advocate for workers’ interests, drive workforce capability building, and foster strong tripartite cooperation to improve the wages, welfare, and future prospects of all workers.