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Public Service Commission (Singapore)
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has a constitutional role to appoint, confirm, promote, transfer, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over public officers in Singapore. It is constituted under Part IX of the Constitution of Singapore. The PSC also retains two key non-constitutional roles. It considers the suitability of candidates for appointment as chief executive officers of statutory boards; it is also responsible for the planning and administration of scholarships provided by the Government of Singapore. Members are appointed by the president, in consultation with the prime minister. Appointments According to the Constitution, the board "shall consist of a Chairman and not less than five and not more than 14 other members". Chairmen See also * Organisation of the Government of Singapore * Statutory boards of the Government of Singapore * Singapore Civil Service * President's Scholar * The SAF Scholarship References External linksOfficial website {{Autho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Library, Singapore
The National Library is the flagship national library of Singapore. A subsidiary of the National Library Board (NLB), it is located on an 11,304–square metre site in Victoria Street within the Downtown Core. It is the country's largest public library. The library has regional branches throughout the country such as in Jurong, Tampines and Woodlands as well as affiliations with academic and professional libraries. The branch libraries are open to the general public and consist of circulating libraries. The National Library also consists of research libraries, which are also open to the general public. History The National Library traces its history back to 1823 with the establishment of the first national public library as suggested by Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. It was renamed the Hullett Memorial Library in 1923, co-located with Singapore's first school, Raffles Institution, at a site now occupied by the Raffles City complex. It moved to a separa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO; ; zh, 总理公署; ) is the executive branch of the Government of Singapore responsible for overseeing the other ministries and political matters that are of great importance to the nation, such as tackling corruption and holding elections. It is headed by the prime minister and other appointed ministers. The PMO is located in The Istana, which is also the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. In Singapore, a Member of Parliament (MP) appointed as 'Minister in the Prime Minister's Office' was previously known as 'Minister without Portfolio', an official cabinet appointment title under the Westminster parliamentary system. Statutory boards The PMO oversees 14 statutory boards;https://www.sgdi.gov.sg/ministries/pmo * Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) * Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) * Civil Service College (CSC) * Elections Department Singapore (ELD) * Public Service Division (PSD) See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship
The SAF Scholarship, formerly known as the SAF Overseas Scholarship (SAFOS), is a scholarship conferred by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The scholarship is second in prestige to the President's Scholarship. Scholars are groomed for the highest levels of command and management in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and beyond. They will generally do another post-graduate degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Public Policy (MPP) overseas in the middle of their careers to prepare themselves for appointments beyond the SAF. Upon graduation, scholars go through different tour of duty from other cadet officers. Selection The scholarship is awarded to outstanding officer cadets with excellent Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level, A-Level or IB Diploma Programme, IB Diploma results, impressive co-curricular activities and outstanding performance in the Officer Cadet School (Singapore), Officer Cadet School (OCS). Cand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President's Scholar
A President's Scholar is a recipient of the academic scholarship awarded by the Government of Singapore annually, to pursue undergraduate education at a university, usually abroad. The scholarship is considered to be the most prestigious public undergraduate scholarship in Singapore awarded to students of Singaporean nationality. All recipients have legal obligation to serve a bond—in the form of a public service career for a certain period of time, usually ranging from 4 to 6 years, after completing his or her studies in the university. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a selection committee chaired by the Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Singapore. The President's Scholarship by itself does not award any money or lead to any particular career in public service. As such, it is generally paired with another scholarship, which could be either of the following: * The SAF Scholarship * The SPF Scholarship * The PSC Scholarship History The Presi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Civil Service
The Singapore Civil Service is the bureaucracy of civil servants that supports the Government of Singapore. Along with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), statutory boards, and other independent government bodies, the civil service makes up the overall public service of Singapore. As of 2022, the civil service has about 87,000 employees. Thomas Friedman of ''The New York Times'' considers the Singapore Civil Service to be one of the most efficient and uncorrupt bureaucracies in the world, with a high standard of discipline and accountability. In Singapore, Confucian values and meritocratic principles shape the nation's public administration, with the government promoting a culture that reveres education, discipline, and respect for authority. According to the Singapore government, this dual emphasis has enabled individuals from modest backgrounds to rise to leadership positions; helped build an efficient, corruption‑free bureaucracy; and upheld public trust in government insti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Organisation Of The Government Of Singapore
The Government of Singapore consists of several departments, known as ministry (government department), ministries and statutory boards in Singapore. Ministries are led by a member of the Cabinet (government), Cabinet and deal with state matters that require direct political oversight. The member of the Cabinet heading the ministry is known as the political minister, minister, who is supported by a junior minister known as Minister of State#Minor government ranks, minister of state in Singapore. The administrative management of the ministry is led by a senior civil servant known as Permanent Secretary#Outside the UK, permanent secretary. Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) Committees/Councils * Hindu Advisory Board * Hindu Endowments Board * National Integration Council * Sikh Advisory Board Departments/Divisions * Arts and Heritage Division * Charities Unit * Community Relations and Engagement Division * Corporate Communications Division * Development and Corporate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Teo
Eddie Teo Chan Seng () is a Singaporean civil servant who has been serving as Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers since 2019. Education A President's Scholar, Teo graduated from the University of Oxford in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, politics and economics (PPE). He subsequently went to complete a Master of Science degree in international relations at the London School of Economics in 1974. Career Teo joined the Security and Intelligence Division (SID) in 1970, before becoming Director in 1979, a post he served until 1994. From 1982 to 1986, he held the position of Director of the Internal Security Department concurrently. He was Permanent Secretary for Defence from 1994 to 2000 and Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office from 1998 to 2005. He was Singapore's High Commissioner to Australia from 2006 to 2008. He served as Chairman of the Public Service Commission from 2008 to 2018, Chairman of the Presidential Council for Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Chew
Andrew Chew Guan Khuan (11 October 1929 – 29 February 2012) was a Singaporean physician, former head of the Singapore Civil Service (1984–1994) and former chairman of the Public Service Commission (1998–2008). An Eisenhower Fellow, Chew also served as chairman of Yaohan Singapore, Singapore Biotech Pte Ltd and the Central Provident Fund. Early life and education On 11 October 1929, Chew was born in Kuching, Raj of Sarawak. In 1930, his family moved to Singapore, and lived along Jalan Tanah Puteh, located in Bedok. Chew was the eldest, and he had a brother and six sisters. His father worked in the Chartered Bank of Singapore, and his mother was a homemaker. Chew received his early education at St. Andrew's School. When the Japanese occupation of Singapore occurred, Chew's family moved several times and Chew briefly attended Monk's Hill Secondary School. Eventually, Chew went back to study at St. Andrew's, and in 1947, he graduated with a Senior Cambridge. Upon grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hee Seng
Edward Lee Hee Seng (11 April 1927 – 4 February 2012) was a former Singaporean banker, and chairman of the Public Service Commission from 1988 to 1998. He was also chairman of the Housing and Development Board from 1971 to 1975. In 1995, Lee succeeded Lien Ying Chow as chairman of the Overseas Union Bank, and was an important stakeholder in the bank, up till the merger with United Overseas Bank (UOB). He retired from UOB in 2003. Early life and education Lee received his early education at St. Patrick's School. Later, Lee attended Raffles Institution and graduated in 1946 with a School Certificate. He was also a graduate at the Administrative Staff College. In 1954, Lee was the first Malayan to pass the final examination conducted by the Building Societies' Institute, and was appointed as associate of the institute. Career Upon graduation, Lee joined the Commonwealth Development Corporation and was seconded to the Federal and Colonial Building Society (now known as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phay Seng Whatt
Dr Phay Seng Whatt (died 2009) was the Chairman of Public Service Commission in Singapore from January 1962 to June 1975. Born in Malaysia, Dr Phay studied at Victoria School and Raffles Institution Raffles Institution (RI) is an independent educational institution in Singapore. Founded in 1823, it is the oldest school in the country. It provides secondary education for boys only from Year 1 to Year 4, and pre-university education for both b .... Dr Phay distinguished himself in the fair selection, judgement of people and the potential of civil servants at all levels of civil service, especially in the early years of Singapore's statehood. He died on 21 April 2009. References External links Tribute to Dr Phay Seng Whatt Singaporean people of Chinese descent 20th-century Singaporean physicians Singaporean civil servants Victoria School, Singapore alumni Raffles Institution alumni National University of Singapore alumni 2009 deaths Year of birth missing Members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yusof Ishak
Yusof bin Ishak Al-Haj ( ; 12 August 191023 November 1970) was a Singaporean journalist and civil servant who served as the head of state of Singapore from 1959 to 1970. He initially served as the second Yang di-Pertuan Negara of Singapore between 1959 and 1965 and the first president of Singapore between 1965 and 1970. Born in the Federated Malay States, Yusof received his education in Malaysia and Singapore, graduating from Raffles Institution in 1929. Upon his graduation, he worked in journalism, creating a sports magazine with friends before joining '' Warta Malaya'', a Malay-language daily newspaper. Leaving ''Warta'' in 1938, Yusof co-founded '' Utusan Melayu'', a newspaper more centred on Malay issues, in 1939 with other Malay figures in Singapore. He was a central figure in ''Utusan''s success, staying with the newspaper for two decades. He left Kuala Lumpur in 1959 following conflicts between ''Utusan'' and UMNO, which ultimately led to UMNO buying all the shares of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilfred Lawson Blythe
Wilfred Lawson Blythe (9 November 1896 – 6 November 1975) was a British colonial administrator who served as the second Colonial Secretary of Singapore from 30 June 1950 to 30 July 1953. Blythe joined Malayan Civil Service as a cadet in 1921 and Chinese Protectorate before rising to the high position of Colonial Secretary of Singapore and retired on 30 July 1953. Education Blythe completed his education at the Birkenhead Institute and Liverpool University. In 1922, Blythe went to Canton to study Cantonese and has also passed his examinations in Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay. Career Blythe joined Malayan Civil Service as a cadet and was attached to Chinese Secretariat at Seremban and then at Kuala Lumpur in 1921. Between 1922 and before the start of Japan occupation in the Malaya and Singapore, Blythe was appointed as Assistant Protector or Protector of Chinese in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johore, Negri Sembilan and Singapore in several instants. While as the assist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
