MOM AI Fiesta 2026
Co-Creating the Future of National Statistics with AI
The Manpower Research and Statistics Department (MRSD) participated as exhibitors and speakers at MOM’s inaugural AI Fiesta, where the advent of new technology was explored and celebrated.
Organised by the AI and Data Office (AIDO), MOM AI Fiesta 2026 sought to spark its attendees’ imagination of an AI-enabled future. The event featured keynote speeches by Sng Ren Yeong from Temus and Tan Boon Leong from ST Engineering and was graced by Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau and Permanent Secretary Stanley Loh.
Acting Minister Jasmin Lau and Permanent Secretary Stanley Loh, joined by MRSD Director and Chief AI and Data Officer Boon Heng Ang, Deputy Director Sim Tze Wei and MRSD officers
The ICSTA 2026 gathered international scholars in statistical theory and application to share developments in their respective fields, providing a high-level platform for the exchange of ideas and information.
MRSD Booth: Developing a Future of Automation
In line with the theme “Co-Creating Tomorrow”, MRSD officers helmed the department booth, aiming to provide attendees with a stronger understanding of both the laborious processes that data collection and management mandates, as well as how AI optimisation has significantly supported these workflows. By improving the efficiency of the department’s data processes, MRSD aims to accelerate insight discovery and better anticipate emerging workforce trends, supporting MOM’s ability to respond to workforce trends and behaviours with greater agility.
AI Fiesta attendees learning more about MRSD’s responsibilities and workflows
MOMers in AI Action: Creating AI Tools of Tomorrow
During the ‘MOMers in AI Action’ segment, Statistical Specialist Jeryl Ong also gave an incisive sharing about how MRSD has applied AI to strengthen data methodologies and, in turn, enable informed evidence-based decisions across MOM. The AI tools discussed included the Survey Optimiser, which simulates how different respondent groups interpret survey questions to enhance the clarity of questionnaire development and reinforce the reliability of workforce data and insights. The Labour Market Intelligence Chat was also presented, an AI product that allows MOM officers to receive digestible summaries, visualisations, or information about relevant data from MRSD.
Statistical Specialist Jeryl Ong reflecting on AI usage in his professional scope
Along with presenting department tools, MRSD officers engaged in a time of knowledge exchange, where new insights and inspirations were shared and gained. MRSD expresses its gratitude for the opportunity to share and learn from other MOM departments and partner agencies. The department looks forward to and is actively reimagining how the future of national statistics can look like with the capabilities of AI.
