# Source Evidence: Singapore to roll out first certification framework for AI engineers in early 2020

- Source ID: `straits_times_ai_engineer_certification_2020`
- Publisher: The Straits Times
- Original URL: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-roll-out-first-certification-framework-for-ai-engineers-in-early-2020
- Archive URL: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-roll-out-first-certification-framework-for-ai-engineers-in-early-2020
- Accessed: 2026-05-30
- Content type: media_article

## Supported Claims

- The article reports Singapore's first certification framework for AI engineers.
- The article describes AI Singapore's nine-month full-time apprenticeship programme.
- The article's image caption names Lim Tern Poh among AI Singapore apprenticeship participants.

## Evidence Summary

The Straits Times article covers the AI Certification Initiative and AI Singapore apprenticeship context. The visible metadata and embedded article data include a photo caption naming Lim Tern Poh with AI Singapore full-time apprenticeship programme participants.

Short excerpt for claim support: `Michelle Loke, Lim Tern Poh and Kevin Lee`.

## Use Rule

Use this source for AI engineer certification context and public media mention. Prefer the Lianhe Zaobao source for detailed Lim-specific career transition claims.