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6 August 2026Appointment of Mr Ng Siew Quan to the Public Service Commission (Aug 2026)PeoplePrime Minister's OfficeTopicsOthersThe President has appointed Mr Ng Siew Quan as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) with effect from 1 August 2026.Press Release

The President has appointed Mr Ng Siew Quan as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) with effect from 1 August 2026.

The President has appointed Mr Ng Siew Quan as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) with effect from 1 August 2026.

The President has appointed Mr Ng Siew Quan as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) with effect from 1 August 2026, for a five-year term in the first instance.

Mr Ng, 60, was a Partner at PwC Singapore and served as the Corporate Governance Leader and Asia Pacific Leader of the firm’s entrepreneurial and private business arm before retiring in June 2026. Mr Ng is actively involved in the local Chinese community and cultural sphere. He is the Board Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Chairman of the Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, First Vice President of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the Secretary General of the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Chinese Development Assistance Council. Mr Ng was conferred the Public Service Medal in 2022.

Chairman of the PSC Mr Lee Tzu Yang said, “I warmly welcome Mr Ng to the Commission. Mr Ng will bring fresh perspectives and insights to support the PSC's work on appointment and promotion of senior leaders, selection of PSC scholars, and disciplinary matters of civil servants.” On his appointment, Mr Ng said, “I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve on the PSC and look forward to contributing towards this meaningful role.”

PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICESINGAPORE6 AUGUST 2026

Ms Chua Sock Koong (Deputy Chairman)Senior Advisor, Singtel

Professor Lily KongPresident, Singapore Management University

Mr Alan ChanChairman, Land Transport Authority

Professor Benjamin OngChairman, Health Sciences Authority

Ms Euleen GohChairman, Singapore Institute of Management Group Ltd

Mr Ramlee Bin BuangBoard Member, Singapore University of Technology and Design

Mr Warren FernandezDeputy Chairman, National Library Board

Ms Geraldine ChinBoard Member, National University Health System

Mr Seck Wai KwongGIC Advisor Emeritus and Director, GIC Board

Mr Ng Siew Quan (with effect from 1 August 2026)Chairman, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre