MP Tan Kiat How Welcomes 3rd Child, Wife’s Water Broke During National Day Parade

East Coast GRC MP Tan Kiat How became a father for the third time on Aug 10, a day after National Day.

His wife’s water broke while the family was attending the National Day Parade at the National Stadium on Aug 9.

Tan, who is also Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health, said in Instagram and Facebook posts on Aug 10 that his third child Micah was born that morning.

“Yesterday’s National Day Parade was exciting in more ways than I had expected,” he wrote. “Towards the end of the show, my wife’s water started leaking.”

He said he took his wife to the hospital after the parade, and even had time to drop his two other children, Isaac and Ayla, at home.

“Thankfully, baby was patient enough for Isaac and Ayla to enjoy the parade till the very end – fireworks, pledge and all!

“Feeling incredibly grateful and blessed as we welcome the newest member of our family,” Tan said, expressing his gratitude to the medical team that took care of his wife and new son.

“Our best National Day gift.”

He previously announced the birth of his daughter Ayla in October 2023. His eldest child, Isaac, recently celebrated his sixth birthday on Aug 5.

Yu Mengyu welcomes twins before National Day

Just days before National Day, former Singapore table tennis star Yu Mengyu, who turns 36 on Aug 18, also welcomed new arrivals — she delivered twins Asher and Amelia at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Aug 6, 2026.

⁠“A New Chapter, Times Two 👶👶 Our Greatest National Day Gift,” she captioned a photo posted on Aug 9, showing her cradling her newborns. Her husband is also a China-born Singaporean.

⁠She’d hung up her bat in March 2022, but continues to give back to local sports, currently serving as Sport Singapore’s assistant director of major events and special projects.⁠

Speaking to The Straits Times, she said: “I once carried my table tennis bat around the world, training, competing and battling on foreign, unfamiliar soil. I’ve earned plaudits, suffered injuries and setbacks, and every competition was a new beginning.”

“After I retired, I entered a new arena with Sport Singapore. I’m still involved in table tennis, but my role has changed. From fighting for myself, I’m imparting the perseverance, purpose and passion to others.”

“This year, I welcomed yet another ‘doubles match’ by bringing a pair of twins into this world. From now on, my life is not just about scores, medals, and a finish line. I have my two most important audience and an irreplaceable responsibility.”

A version of this article was originally published on The Straits Times. Additional text: Michelle Lee