‘He should be in the birth rate task force’: Singaporeans congratulate Tan Kiat How on birth of third child
Tan Kiat How had quite the National Day this year. His wife went into labour during NDP, and baby Micah arrived the following morning. This article ( ‘He should be in the birth rate task force’: Singaporeans congratulate Tan Kiat How on birth of third child ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Singapore's 61st birthday was a memorable day for Member of Parliament Tan Kiat How, as it brought joy to his family with the birth of their third child. On August 10, Tan and his wife welcomed baby Micah, marking a special addition to their family. Tan shared a post on social media showing himself holding his youngest child, which garnered many congratulations from Singaporeans.
Some jokingly suggested that Tan should join the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup, aiming to address Singapore's low total fertility rate of 0.87.
In his post, Tan recounted that his wife's water started leaking towards the end of the National Day Parade. Fortunately, their older children, six-year-old Isaac and two-year-old Ayla, were patient enough to wait until after the parade before the new sibling arrived, making it a memorable National Day for the entire family. Tan and his wife dropped their children off at their house after the parade before heading to the hospital where baby Micah was born on the morning of August 10.
Tan expressed his gratitude to the doctors and nurses who took good care of his wife and Micah throughout the night and the following morning. His colleagues and the public have since extended their warm wishes to the Tan family, especially given the timing of the baby's birth, marking a beautiful and unforgettable National Day celebration.
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