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13 Highly Skilled Youths Awarded Gold Medals at WorldSkills Singapore 2023 Competition
10 April 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
11 April
13 HIGHLY SKILLED YOUTHS AWARDED GOLD MEDALS
AT WORLDSKILLS SINGAPORE 2023 COMPETITION
SINGAPORE, 11 APRIL 2023 – 122 participants contended for top honours in 12 skills areas at the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) 2023 competition. WSS 2023 took place from Wednesday, 29 March 2023, to Saturday, 1 April 2023, with competition venues spread out over the five Polytechnics.
2 At the closing ceremony held at ITE College West this afternoon, Minister of State for Education and Manpower, Ms Gan Siow Huang, presented a total of 43 medals – 13 Gold, 18 Silver and 12 Bronze. Individual Gold, Silver and Bronze winners received cash prizes of $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000 for respectively, while winning teams received corresponding cash prizes of $4,500, $3,000, and $1,500 each. Top medallists from the WSS competition will be included in the 44-member contingent to represent Singapore at the 13th WorldSkills ASEAN (WSA) Competition in July 2023. Please refer to Annex A for the details of the results.
3 Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chairman of WorldSkills Singapore Council, and Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore, said, “We congratulate all participants of WorldSkills Singapore 2023. They have demonstrated passion for their craft, tenacity in their practice and coolness under pressure. I am confident that our youths will do us proud, again, at the upcoming WorldSkills ASEAN.”
4 For the first time, Singapore will be hosting the 13th WSA Competition from 22 to 27 July 2023. Themed “Our Skills, Our Future”, the competition will see close to 250 top youth talents from ASEAN member countries competing in 22 skills areas. Please refer to Annex B for the details of the 44-member Team Singapore contingent.
5 Apart from the skills competition, WSA 2023 will also feature interactive activities and workshops to promote skills and provide career guidance to students and the general public. For more information on the WSA Competition and Singapore’s participation, please visit https://worldskillsasean.org/2023/.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms Jamie Chan
Senior Head/Media, ITE
Tel: 6590 2026 / 9845 0910
Email: Jamie_Chan@ite.edu.sg
Ms Karen Sum
Senior Head/Publications, ITE
Tel: 6590 2029 / 9875 1132
Email: Karen_P_Sum@ite.edu.sg
About WorldSkills Singapore
WorldSkills Singapore is a member of WorldSkills International and is led by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Biennial WorldSkills Singapore Competitions are jointly organised by the Institute of Technical Education, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, SkillsFuture Singapore and the Ministry of Education. WorldSkills Singapore supports the national SkillsFuture movement and offers a platform for competitors to showcase their capabilities in the pursuit of skills mastery. It is but one of many milestones in the lifelong journey of Singaporeans to deepen skills and to discover their passions.
About SkillsFuture Singapore
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) drives and coordinates the implementation of the national SkillsFuture movement, promotes a culture of lifelong learning and strengthens the ecosystem of training and adult education in Singapore. Through a holistic suite of national SkillsFuture initiatives, SSG enables Singaporeans to take charge of their learning journey in their pursuit of skills mastery. SSG also works with key stakeholders to ensure that students and adults have access to high quality and industry-relevant training that meet the demands of different sectors of the economy for an innovative and productive workforce. For more information, visit www.ssg.gov.sg.
ANNEX A
Results for WorldSkills Singapore 2023
Cooking
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Leonard Chia Cheng Hong | Nanyang Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Ng Xin Yu | Republic Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Teo Jun Ning, Nicholle | Temasek Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Kwong Kok Teng | Republic Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Nurul Afiqah Bte Rosman | Temasek Polytechnic |
Electronics
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Neo Wei Le | Singapore Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Muhammad Hasnaat Islam | Temasek Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Yoong Wai Kit | Temasek Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Xuane Lim Xuan Feng | Nanyang Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Chai Jia Zhi | Singapore Polytechnic |
Industrial Control
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Silver | Yap Ming Zhe Brandon | Institute of Technical Education |
2 | Bronze | Loke Jun Hao | Singapore Polytechnic |
Information Network Cabling
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Winnie Leow | Institute of Technical Education |
2 | Silver | Lim Yue Jun | Republic Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Jason Wong Wai Hao | Republic Polytechnic |
IT Network Systems Administration
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Darren Ong Yan En | Temasek Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Mohamed Aathif | Singapore Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Mah Dong Yi Darren | Temasek Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Ong Wei Jie | Singapore Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Toh Mei Jun, Jolyn | Singapore Polytechnic |
6 | Medallion for Excellence | Sabrina Lim Wen Ni | Temasek Polytechnic |
7 | Medallion for Excellence | Lim Yong En | Nanyang Polytechnic |
8 | Medallion for Excellence | Teo Sze Yan | Nanyang Polytechnic |
IT Software Solutions for Business
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Ashlee Tan | Nanyang Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Ethan Ng | Nanyang Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Andre Gabriel Foo | Nanyang Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Qin Guan | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Tay Rong Xin | Temasek Polytechnic |
Mechanical Engineering CAD
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Lee Ming Xuan Simon | Nanyang Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Wong Xin Jie | Singapore Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Lim Wen Kang Jared | Nanyang Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Syed Ahmad Bin Syed Hamed Alkaff | Republic Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Khoo Kiat Ching | Republic Polytechnic |
Mechatronics (2 competitors per team)
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Ethan Ong June Kai | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Mack Kai Hin | |||
2 | Silver | Elvin Kong Jia Xun | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Isaac Yeo En Jing | |||
3 | Bronze | Kitahara Kento | Temasek Polytechnic |
Nathan Chua | |||
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Lee Zheng Han | Temasek Polytechnic |
Matthew Francis Thanarajoo |
Mobile Robotics (2 competitors per team)
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Gan Kah Kheng | Nanyang Polytechnic |
Team mate unable to compete due to personal reasons | |||
2 | Silver | Genisa Gabrielle Lee | Nanyang Polytechnic |
Tan Xue En | |||
3 | Bronze | Luah Yansheng | Temasek Polytechnic |
Sasikumar Rohith | |||
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Tan Shi Han Shawn | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Maxwell Timothy Ebora Guico | |||
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Ryan Chong Jay Chin | Temasek Polytechnic |
Haziq Mikhail Nalpon B M Y |
Rapid Transit Systems (2 Competitors per team)
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Zamiruzzaman Bin Ibrahim | Republic Polytechnic |
Mohamed Firdaus Bin Ramlan | |||
2 | Silver | Linus Lai Yeow Kiat | Singapore Polytechnic |
Muhammad Syauqi Bin Redzwan | |||
3 | Silver | Muhammad Hafiz Bin Nasri | Republic Polytechnic |
Muhammad Nur Zharfan Bin Norman |
Restaurant Service
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Selina Sapii | Republic Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Damien Sim | Republic Polytechnic |
3 | Bronze | Megan Laurel Teoh | Temasek Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Yap Kar Hin | Temasek Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Megan Lai Yu Xuan | Temasek Polytechnic |
Web Technologies
S/n | Award | Name of Competitor | Institution/Organisation |
1 | Gold | Zechariah Tan Shen Wei | Temasek Polytechnic |
2 | Silver | Loo Yen Pin | Nanyang Polytechnic |
3 | Silver | Nicholas Johansan | Temasek Polytechnic |
4 | Medallion for Excellence | Isaac Koh Weichen | Nanyang Polytechnic |
5 | Medallion for Excellence | Christopher Chan Yao Zu | Nanyang Polytechnic |
6 | Medallion for Excellence | Zachary Lim | Temasek Polytechnic |
ANNEX B
Competitors Representing Singapore at the
WorldSkills ASEAN 2023 Competition
SN | Skills Area | Competitors | Institution |
1 | Automobile Technology | Nur Syakir B Samsuddin | Institute of Technical Education |
2 | Automobile Technology | Lim Boon Ping | Institute of Technical Education |
3 | Beauty Therapy | Christine Huang Yan Xin | Institute of Technical Education |
4 | Beauty Therapy | Sim Pei Wen | Institute of Technical Education |
5 | CNC Maintenance (Team Event) | Noel Chaw Li Wei | Institute of Technical Education |
6 | CNC Maintenance (Team Event) | Kavinesh S/O Gunasekaran | Institute of Technical Education |
7 | Cooking | Leonard Chia Cheng Hong | Nanyang Polytechnic |
8 | Cooking | Ng Xin Yu | Republic Polytechnic |
9 | Electrical Installations | Keith Tay Zhi Xian | Institute of Technical Education |
10 | Electrical Installations | Eugene Tan Ye Hong | Institute of Technical Education |
11 | Electronics | Neo Wei Le | Singapore Polytechnic |
12 | Electronics | Muhammad Hasnaat Islam | Temasek Polytechnic |
13 | Fashion Technology | Jamaine Teo Li Wei | Temasek Polytechnic |
14 | Fashion Technology | Venice Goh Si Ying | Temasek Polytechnic |
15 | Graphic Design Technology | Joanne Li | Nanyang Polytechnic |
16 | Graphic Design Technology | Amelia Siew | Nanyang Polytechnic |
17 | Hairdressing | Nur Rohanizah Bte Mohd Rashid | Institute of Technical Education |
18 | Hairdressing | Wee Yih Shiuan | Institute of Technical Education |
19 | Industrial Automation (Team Event) | Irham Roslee | Institute of Technical Education |
20 | Industrial Automation (Team Event) | Ricky Tan | Institute of Technical Education |
21 | Industrial Control | Yap Ming Zhe Brandon | Institute of Technical Education |
22 | Industrial Control | Loke Jun Hao | Singapore Polytechnic |
23 | Information Network Cabling | Winnie Leow | Institute of Technical Education |
24 | Information Network Cabling | Lim Yue Jun | Republic Polytechnic |
25 | Internet of Things (Team Event) | James Wong Chen Ern | Nanyang Polytechnic |
26 | Internet of Things (Team Event) | Esther Lee Yi Shan | Nanyang Polytechnic |
27 | IT Network Systems Administration | Darren Ong Yan En | Temasek Polytechnic |
28 | IT Network Systems Administration | Mohamed Aathif | Singapore Polytechnic |
29 | IT Software Solutions for Business | Ashlee Tan | Nanyang Polytechnic |
30 | IT Software Solutions for Business | Ethan Ng | Nanyang Polytechnic |
31 | Mechanical Engineering CAD | Lee Ming Xuan Simon | Nanyang Polytechnic |
32 | Mechanical Engineering CAD | Wong Xin Jie | Singapore Polytechnic |
33 | Mechatronics (Team Event) | Ethan Ong June Kai | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
34 | Mechatronics (Team Event) | Mack Kai Hin | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
35 | Mobile Robotics (Team Event) | Gan Kah Kheng | Nanyang Polytechnic |
36 | Mobile Robotics (Team Event) | To be confirmed | Nanyang Polytechnic |
37 | Rapid Transit Systems (Team Event) | Zamiruzzaman Bin Ibrahim | Republic Polytechnic |
38 | Rapid Transit Systems (Team Event) | Mohamed Firdaus Bin Ramlan | Republic Polytechnic |
39 | Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning | Mohamed Mustaffa Bin Ahmad | Institute of Technical Education |
40 | Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning | Ad'Zan Bin Adee | Institute of Technical Education |
41 | Restaurant Service | Selina Sapii | Republic Polytechnic |
42 | Restaurant Service | Damien Sim | Republic Polytechnic |
43 | Web Technologies | Zechariah Tan Shen Wei | Temasek Polytechnic |
44 | Web Technologies | Loo Yen Pin | Nanyang Polytechnic |