As part of the changes to Cabinet and other appointments announced on July 22, four political office holders — Ng Chee Meng, Jeffrey Siow, David Neo and Sim Ann — were sworn in as ministers by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday (July 27).Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was present at the ceremony held at the Istana.Speaking on July 22 when he announced the Cabinet reshuffle, PM Wong said he had asked National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, who is also MP for Jalan Kayu GRC, to return to his Cabinet.Explaining his decision, PM Wong said that Ng's addition to the Cabinet «will strengthen the Government team as we tackle the challenges ahead.» Read more