Hindu Endowments Board and Hindu Advisory Board announce appointments

SINGAPORE – The Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) and the Hindu Advisory Board (HAB) have announced a slew of appointments to their boards, effective from June 1.

In a statement on June 5, HEB said the members bring with them a diverse range of experience and expertise across community service, education, business, youth development, social services and religious affairs.

They were appointed by Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo.

The following individuals have been appointed to HEB from June 1 to May 31, 2029:

In addition, the following individuals have been appointed to HAB for the same term:

HEB operates four Hindu temple endowments under its administration – the Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple – and is involved in initiatives focused on the Hindu community.

HAB advises the Government and HEB about Hindu customs, religious observances, temple practices and issues affecting the Hindu community.

Shekaran Krishnan, chairman of HEB, welcomed the appointments and expressed confidence in the contributions of the new members.

“HEB’s key priorities will centre on enhancing devotee services, strengthening youth engagement, expanding community outreach efforts and advancing sustainability initiatives,” he said in the statement.

“These areas of focus reflect HEB’s continued commitment to serving the needs of devotees while building a more inclusive, socially responsible and resilient organisation.”

The management committees of the four temples that HEB operates were also appointed with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s approval.

Correction note: Some information about the HAB has been updated for accuracy.