South-east Asia · 1 October 2026 to 5 October 2026 · 3 headlines · The Straits Times
SPH Media leadership transition
SPH Media has announced a leadership and board shake-up, including the appointment of a new managing director, marking the end of Khaw Boon Wan's five-year tenure as chairman. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and other ministers publicly thanked Khaw for his service as the company transitions to its new leadership team. In remarks tied to his departure, Khaw also addressed the impact of AI on journalism, arguing that journalists cannot be replaced by the technology.
As it ran
5 October 2026
- Hunker down, or plug in: SPH Media chairman on AI and why journalists can’t be replaced The Straits Times
2 October 2026
- PM Wong, ministers pay tribute to Khaw Boon Wan after his five years as SPH Media chairman The Straits Times
1 October 2026
- SPH Media announces changes to leadership and board, including new managing director The Straits Times
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